NHTSA recall 16V596000
Suspension · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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.
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 replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2006 Toyota RAV4
- 2007 Toyota RAV4
- 2008 Toyota RAV4
- 2009 Toyota RAV4
- 2010 Lexus Hs 250 Hybrid
- 2010 Toyota RAV4
- 2011 Toyota RAV4
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 16V596000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.