| Issue ID | 1154529 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10680727 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/02/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Completed recall at dealership on 11/11/14 for rear lower suspension arm and the left wheel camber went in at -0*50 (well within specifications) and came out at -1*49 just barely within specifications( just noticed today because it failed an alignment test). Today, 2/2/15 (3 months and 2100 miles later) it is now not within specifications at -1*52. I complained to the service manager and was told that the fix to the rear lower suspension arm was a permanent fix and the car's rear alignment can no longer be changed because of the fix. I can't believe the dealership, as well as, toyota would allow a permanent fix to a vehicle that was barely within specifications knowing that the fix was permanent. Now there is a high probably, that the tires on my car will not wear properly and the toe will be out as well. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83037 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAMARILLO, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33VX86XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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