| Issue ID | 1072087 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10595477 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/11/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I received a letter last summer/early fall regarding a recall of my 2007 toyota rav4 due to a problem with the rear suspension arm. I've been in contact with my local toyota dealer since november 2013 and have been trying to set up an appointment. They claim they are unable to get the parts from toyota and they keep putting me off. I believe that the dealer and/or toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, therefore i'm filing a complaint. The recall states that the consequence of this problem going uncorrected could be "failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash". I drive a lot of miles in the fall and winter, transporting my 13 year old son and friends to soccer games. I'd really like to know that i'm driving a safe vehicle! I want this looked at asap!! |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORWAY, ME |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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