| Issue ID | 847132 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10386268 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 02/02/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The check engine light came on, so we took the car to the dealer. Gasoline had entered the gas tank vapor recovery system and had ruined it. The dealer advised that this was due to a design issue and is in the process of installing a new, redesigned gas tank and vapor recovery system. What was troubling to me was that the vapor recovery filter tank, about 3-4 gallons of charcoal, was filled with gasoline. I believe this to have been a safety hazard worth reporting to you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, MO |
| VIN pattern | 2T3ZF4DV4AWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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