2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid | 2006 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Rav4 — Suspension: rear
Published August 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V373000, published August 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid | 2006 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Rav4 — Suspension: rear.
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- RAV4
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2009 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID | 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2007 TOYOTA RAV4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid | 2006 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Rav4 — Suspension: rear recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V373000 on August 2, 2012. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: RAV4.