NHTSA Complaint #11076164 — 2017 TOYOTA RAV4

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11076164
Vehicle	2017 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 3, 2018
Date Filed	March 4, 2018
Mileage	17,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VERY SLOWLY ON A STRAIGHT AWAY ON A CITY COBBLESTONE ROAD MY DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE BROKE. I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AS I WAS DRIVING FOR LYFT. I HAD TO CALL THE POLICE AND HAVE MY VEHICLE FLAT-BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP.

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