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Toyota Motor North America recalls certain 2006-2011 Rav4 and 2010 Lexus HS250 models

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationWashington, D.C. – 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 tire rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure.

Failure of the rear tire rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle’s alignment.

Vehicle Information

Vehicle Make / Model Model Year(s)
Lexus / HS 250 Hybrid 2010
Toyota/ Rav4 2006-2011

 

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Mfr’s Report Date: August 1st, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V373000  PE12013
NHTSA Action Number: PE12013

Component: Suspension:Rear

Potential Number of Units Affected: 778,000

Consequence

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

Remedy

Toyota is currently developing the remedy and will provide a notification schedule when it becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota at 1.800.331.4331 or Lexus at 1.800.255.3987.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153), or go to www.safercar.gov .

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