2006 Toyota Rav4 - Suspension

Toyota RAV4 Suspension Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 2006-2011 RAV4 models and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles in Canada due to a suspension issue. If rear wheel alignment nuts were not properly tightened during a previous alignment service, rust and thread wear can develop in the suspension arm, potentially causing it to separate and result in loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect the suspension arms and tighten or replace them as needed.

Recalling firm: TOYOTA
Product: Vehicles: 2006 TOYOTA RAV4, 2007 TOYOTA RAV4, 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, 2009 TOYOTA RAV4, 2010 TOYOTA RAV4, 2010 LEXUS HS 250h, 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. System: Suspension. Units affected: 100,100
Reason: This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2013-327. On some vehicles, if the rear wheel alignment toe adjustment locking nuts are improperly tightened when an alignment is performed in the field, backlash may develop in the threaded portion of the suspension arm (shaft and turnbuckle), followed by the formation of rust. If this occurs, threads may wear, causing the arm to separate which could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect the arms and verify the tightening torque of the lock nuts, or replace the arms, as necessary.
Category: vehicle recall
Country: Canada
Agency: TC
Recall date: 2012-08-01
Status: Ongoing
Distribution: Canada-wide

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