Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252987-toyota-rav4-2011-recall-suspension · Recall date August 28, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V383000
“TOYOTA RAV4 (2011) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 28, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252987-toyota-rav4-2011-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 13V383000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V383000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V383000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA RAV4 (2011) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a TOYOTA RAV4 (2011) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 13V383000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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