NHTSA Complaint #878444 — 1996 TOYOTA RAV4

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 878444
Vehicle 1996 TOYOTA RAV4
Component LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State NY

Consumer Description

IN WINDY CONDITIONS OR ON PARKED INCLINE REAR LIFTGATE WHICH OPENS LIKE A DOOR, SLAMMED INTO OCCUPANT WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK THE DEVICE WHICH HOLDS THE DOOR OPEN IS NOT ADEQUATE BECAUSE OF THAT THE DOOR CLOSES TOO EASILY. *YH

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