Toyota recalling 760,000 RAV4's due to crash risk - Page 10

sean20202020 · 12-06-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pepepeter

So if im the market to get a 4wheel alignment done should I:

2) wait for booklet with instructions then take to alignment shop, take to dealer for the inspection, and hope it all checks out okay.

The booklet might be only for the Canadian customers, i'm not sure.
It's just 3~4 pages that explain how to turn the lock nuts after alignment.
It can be scanned and post here, if you really want.

pepepeter · 12-06-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sean20202020

The booklet might be only for the Canadian customers, i'm not sure.
It's just 3~4 pages that explain how to turn the lock nuts after alignment.
It can be scanned and post here, if you really want.

thanks for the info.. i just saw that some posted a pic of the first page on another thread.. but again a member from canada.

New Recall Notice today

**JuneBug** · 12-07-2012, 12:33 AM

Thanks to rickl, who posted the full PDF document here. Print it out and place it in the owner's manual:

New Recall Notice today

pepepeter · 12-07-2012, 02:19 AM

so its clear now, we must go to dealer to not only get the inspection (even if alignment has not been done, thats my case) but also to get the labels to be placed in the proper location so 3rd party alignment shops are aware of the proper procedure.

dtalk · 12-07-2012, 04:09 PM

Talk to my dealer and was told the notices are going out and it was by vin#"s so mine should come in January. When I get the notice then bring it in.

**JuneBug** · 12-17-2012, 12:30 PM

Thanks to R4W member ricepower, we now have 2 documents relating to this recall in the TSB section:

Safety Recall C0J-Rear Lower Suspension Arm

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: REAR TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT

pepepeter · 12-17-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JuneBug

Thanks to R4W member ricepower, we now have 2 documents relating to this recall in the TSB section:

Safety Recall C0J-Rear Lower Suspension Arm

REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: REAR TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT

1. thanks

2. who else has a rav4 with baby blue rear shock absorbers?

3. is that some sort of oil all over the drive shaft???

CanuckRAV4 · 12-17-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pepepeter

1. thanks

2. who else has a rav4 with baby blue rear shock absorbers?

3. is that some sort of oil all over the drive shaft???

As far as I know, the blue colored struts & shocks only appeared on the 'Sport' model. They are manufactured by Tokico.

pepepeter · 12-17-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CanuckRAV4

As far as I know, the blue colored struts & shocks only appeared on the 'Sport' model. They are manufactured by Tokico.

interesting, must be year dependent. I have an 08 awd sport and mine are black.

wing_woo · 12-17-2012, 07:36 PM

Mine are blue.

12-07-2012, 12:33 AM	#93 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,106 Thanks: 39 Thanked 667 Times in 543 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks to rickl, who posted the full PDF document here. Print it out and place it in the owner's manual: New Recall Notice today __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

12-07-2012, 04:09 PM	#95 (permalink)
dtalk Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 537 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Talk to my dealer and was told the notices are going out and it was by vin#"s so mine should come in January. When I get the notice then bring it in. __________________ I believe in safety, education, and enforcement, not banning, ignorance, and blame.

12-17-2012, 12:30 PM	#96 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,106 Thanks: 39 Thanked 667 Times in 543 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks to R4W member ricepower, we now have 2 documents relating to this recall in the TSB section: Safety Recall C0J-Rear Lower Suspension Arm REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: REAR TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

12-17-2012, 07:36 PM	#100 (permalink)
wing_woo Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine are blue. __________________ 2009 Rav4 V6 4X4 Sport

12-07-2012, 02:19 AM	#94 (permalink)
pepepeter Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenix Metro, AZ Posts: 384 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so its clear now, we must go to dealer to not only get the inspection (even if alignment has not been done, thats my case) but also to get the labels to be placed in the proper location so 3rd party alignment shops are aware of the proper procedure.

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