| Issue ID | 1418865 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11040913 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 14/04/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006-2011 toyota rav4 rear lower suspension arm recall g0v i went in to have this recall performed for a 3rd time and walked out paying a bill of $1,585. 92. This was a result of the recall put into place by toyota. What the recall does not address is the issue performing a rear-end alignment on the vehicles affected by this recall. A rear-end alignment will now consist of replacing the previously adjustable rear suspension arms made non-adjustable due to the epoxy applied for this recall, aligning the rear end and re-applying epoxy with parts. The cost of a rear-end alignment to the vehicle owner will now include the cost for replacing the rear suspension arms and the recall epoxy kit. This is the |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69601 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BERGENFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2T3DK4DV8AWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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