| Issue ID | 816731 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10355753 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/09/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 50 mph she heard a snap and the steering wheel began to shake. She continued to drive approximately 30 mph when she heard a loud bang and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the rear passenger side wheel was turned inward at a 90 degree angle. She was also informed the rear trailing arms and rods were rusted through. The vehicle was repaired and the failure had not recurred. The failure and current mileages were 43,000. . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CROWN POINT, IN |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD32V076XXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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