| Issue ID | 1717175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387812 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/12/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The mileage on the vehicle is high, over 188,000 miles but i think this issue is important enough to make note of it. The plastic coupler at the upper end of the radiator hose started leaking cooling fluid and i found that it had deteriorated to the point that the end of the plastic coupler inside of the rubber hose was broken and when removed i found that it was brittle to the touch. I have attached photos of the part in question. I think if toyota could make this particular part out of metal it would not cost much and could save the consumer from a serious issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 188000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENSINGTON, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2T3ZFREV4EWXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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