| Issue ID | 1651897 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11317769 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 17/07/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Regarding nhtsa campaign: 13v383000 for 2006-2011 toyota rav4 the accepted repair procedure for the above referenced nhtsa campaign is flawed. On my vehicle, the effect of permanently disabling the rear toe adjustment has greatly increased maintenance and operating costs and has potentially degraded the safety of all vehicles of this type. I have experienced greatly accelerated wear of the rubber suspension components and tires resulting in the requirement of a complete rear suspension rebuild. My concern is that other vehicles of this type that are not maintained to standards due to cost, or have had the recall reversed to mitigate the financial impact, as i have done, are operating in a potentially dangerous condition. In effect this campaign has created a cost barrier to proper maintenance of critical safety systems. I have spoken with toyota corporate, and they have no interest in investigating, revisiting or offering other solutions to this issue as the recall repair procedure was quote "approved by the government". |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEORIA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | JTMRK4DV8A5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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