REC-003419

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0 Toyota RAV4

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota

Recall date: 14 March 2012

Defect

There is a possibility that a prototype instrument panel reinforcement has been installed on certain RAV4 vehicles.

Hazard

During steering operation, a welded portion of the prototype instrument panel reinforcement (steering column support bracket) may separate, causing noise. In the worst case, steering operation may be affected.

Remedy

Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by telephone and mail. Any authorised Toyota dealer will replace the Instrument Panel Reinforcement with a new one at NO CHARGE to the vehicle owner.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003419