2006 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Rav4 | 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid — Suspension: rear
Published August 12, 2016 · Recall initiated: August 12, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V596000, published August 12, 2016. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2006 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Rav4 | 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid — Suspension: rear.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- RAV4
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2009 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Toyota Rav4 | 2007 Toyota Rav4 | 2008 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid — Suspension: rear recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V596000 on August 12, 2016. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: RAV4.