1999 TOYOTA RAV4 RECALL - #00V212000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : ROTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR, WHEN EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, CAN DEVELOP STRESS FRACTURES IF THE LUG NUTS ARE TIGHTENED WITH EXCESSIVE TORQUE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/2/1997 - 8/1/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/10/2000 |
| Influenced by |
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/25/2000 |
| # Affected |
780 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR, WHEN EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, CAN DEVELOP STRESS FRACTURES IF THE LUG NUTS ARE TIGHTENED WITH EXCESSIVE TORQUE. |
| Consequences |
THE DISC ROTOR COULD BREAK (WHERE IT MOUNTS TO THE WHEEL), RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION ON THAT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DISC BRAKE ROTORS. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND STEEL WHEELS WITH NEW DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND NEW ALUMINUM WHEELS. IN ADDITION A CAUTION LABEL THAT READS, "USE NEW GENUINE TOYOTA ALUMINUM WHEELS." WILL BE AFFIXED. VEHICLES ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS WILL ONLY REQUIRE CAUTION LABEL INSTALLATION. |
| Notes |
ALL THESE VEHICLES ARE LEASED AND OPERATED IN FLEETS.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 15, 2005 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
'00 RAV4 ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM711-U1. *TT '99 RAV4. 00400-RM668-U1. *TT
May 01, 2003 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT IN 5TH GEAR. *TT
Feb 07, 2002 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT COMPLETE FULL CHARGE. *YD
Oct 25, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING BRANICK SPRING ADAPTER. *ET
Oct 24, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *YH
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
9/12/2010 - New owner of old car
I just adopted a 1999 Rav4 a few months ago. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was left in a strange place with a broken down heap I had just spent $900.00 "repairing".
I went to the local used car lot and IMMEDIATELY fell in love with this car (I'm sitting in it ad I type this on my iPod).
I couldn't be happier with this choice. It males me thankful that my car broke down
This car is slow getting started. But that's my only complaint. Two previous owners who took good care of the vehicle. Gas mileage is better than my Ford Escort.