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NHTSA recall 12V373000

Suspension · Toyota Motor Corporation

August 2, 2012report date
780,584units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid, 2006 Toyota Rav4, 2007 Toyota Rav4, 2008 Toyota Rav4, 2009 Toyota Rav4, 2010 Toyota Rav4, 2011 Toyota Rav4.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V373000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.