| Issue ID | 791262 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10331336 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/07/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clunking sound while turning steering wheel at low speeds. Toyota issued tsb 0318-08 regarding issue and has per the tsb "a new intermediate shaft has been developed to address the condition." despite widespread failure of steering linkage mechanism toyota will not replace part at no cost to consumer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUFFOLK, VA |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK35V975XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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