TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL J0A/J0B/J0C DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2004 – 2005 MODEL YEAR RAV4 BACKGROUND The subject vehicles are equipped with a Driver’s front dual-stage airbag inflator. Toyota believes these inflators may have an increased potential for moisture intrusion over time. Moisture intrusion could potentially make the inflator assembly more susceptible … Read more
June 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V373000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V373 Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 46 Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) … Read more
May 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V286000 Front Lower Suspension Arms May Separate If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V286 Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 9,502 Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing … Read more
February 6, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V064000 Engine may Leak Coolant A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the … Read more
January 22, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury … Read more