In March 2012, Toyota filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Other (steering), covering the Vanguard, RAV4. The filing affects 90 vehicles manufactured on August 28, 2007.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1129140 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | March 9, 2012 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Toyota |
| Component | Other (steering) |
| Production period | August 28, 2007 — August 28, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 90 units |
Filing in context
The Other (steering) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 4 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 21 Toyota notifications from 2012 in this archive. For scale, 3,920 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
During the welding process for the bracket that secures the steering gear to the vehicle body, prototype parts produced for pre-production preparation were improperly dispositioned and may have been mixed into production units. During steering operation, the weld on the affected bracket may separate, producing an abnormal noise. In the worst case, the steering column position may drop suddenly, making the vehicle difficult to control.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the body parts, including the affected bracket, with conforming parts. Until the replacement is performed, notify vehicle owners of the precautions to observe while driving.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-ACA31W | ＲＡＶ４ | ACA31-5025059 — ACA31-5025067 |
| DBA-ACA33W | VANGUARD | ACA33-5128003 — ACA33-5128292 |
| DBA-ACA36W | ＲＡＶ４ | ACA36-5016215 — ACA36-5016216 |
| DBA-GSA33W | VANGUARD | GSA33-5042048 — GSA33-5042172 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
車体にかじとり装置を固定するブラケット（金具）の溶接工程において、生産準備のために試作した部品の処置が不適切なため、正規品の中に混入した可能性がある。そのため、ハンドル操作時に当該溶接部が剥がれて、異音が発生し、最悪の場合、ハンドル位置が急激に下がって操作が困難になるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ブラケットを含む車体部品を良品に交換する。また、良品と交換するまでの間、運転時の注意事項を使用者に周知する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3002754
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