Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V383000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V383000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2006 through 2011 rav4 and 2010 lexus hs250h passenger vehicles manufactured from october 2005 through september 2010 Includes 780,584 affected units, Rear Suspension Arm (Tie Rod) Corrosion, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006 through 2011 rav4 and 2010 lexus hs250h passenger vehicles manufactured from october 2005 through september 2010
Defect Summary
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 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.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. all of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from september 2013 through mid-april 2014. all owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. important: this recall supersedes toyota and lexus recall 12v-373. all vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.