| Issue ID | 1633423 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11297938 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 09/11/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle at a low rate of speed, the brakes failed without warning and the vehicle drove into a brick pillar. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Police were called and a report was filed; no medical assistance was given at the scene. The contact's wife suffered bruising across her chest due to the seat belt. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the contact's home and was repaired at an independent auto body shop. The manufacturer was notified of the matter and was informed that an internal investigation would be launched. The failure mileage was 49,623. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49623 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GERMANTOWN, WI |
| VIN pattern | JTMDJREV9GDXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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