NHTSA Campaign 20V286000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported May 20, 2020 · 9,502 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Consequence
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2019 | 9,502 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2020 | 9,502 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 HYBRID | 2019 | 9,502 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 HYBRID | 2020 | 9,502 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V286000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.