| Issue ID | 927664 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10464066 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rv4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was a loud metallic noise. The contact lost control of the vehicle and was able to control the steering wheel. The contact stopped the vehicle and inspected further. The contact then noticed that the left rear wheel was on a 60 degree angle. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who advised that the rear wheel assembly was fractured and the tread was stripped. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered a new rear assembly if the contact traded in the old part. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the rear wheel assembly and performing a wheel alignment. The current mileage was 89,883. The failure mileage was 89,000. .. Updated 09/04/12 *bf the consumer stated while the vehicle was fishtailing she jammed on the breaks slowly stopping with in inches from parked cars. Updated 09/12/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KINGSTON, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD31V175XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PRESTIGE TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 845-339-3312 |
| Dealer's city | KINGSTON |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12401 |