Issue ID | 892805 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10436244 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 30/06/11 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This complaint relates to the vehicle i lease, but i suspect it applies to all toyota rav4 models of this same design vintage, and may also apply to other toyota models. The basic problem, as shown in the annotated photo available at http://jrgspace. Homestead. Com/rav4_engineering_design_fail__1. Jpg is the inadequate spacing between the accelerator and brake pedals, which allows even relatively small shoes to simultaneously depress both pedals during "urgent", or even "normal" braking situations. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that the point (or plane) at which effective braking is achieved is at least 1/2" below or "beyond" the plane of the accelerator pedal, almost guaranteeing the application of power during braking. This is an incredible engineering design failure and will almost assuredly lead to accidents if it has not already done so, as i have narrowly avoided several accidents myself already where this interference was a factor. I consider this an extremely hazardous condition and should be addressed by the nhtsa as a top priority. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
VIN pattern | 2T3BF4DV8BWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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