| Issue ID | 1237379 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10681270 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/08/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to rear suspension arm rust and failure recall. *smd the consumer stated the dealer attempted to perform an alignment. However, the mechanic was unable to get the rear suspension in specification because suspension arms were bent. The consumer received two second opinion, and was informed the arms were not bent. The consumer had the arms removed and replaced with adjustable arms. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | MULLICA HILL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD33V486XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | TOYOTA ANS SCION OF VINELAND |
| Dealer's telephone number | 856-696-5900 |
| Dealer's city | VINELAND |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 08360 |