Recall Of The Day, August 3, 2012

Today The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration issued one recall.  This follows the announcement  made by Toyota Motor Corporation a few days ago.  Both entities are on top of the situation. Toyota is working on procedures and parts to remedy the issue.
 

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: AUG 01, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V373000 PE12013 NHTSA Action Number: PE12013

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 778,000

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 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.

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.