Avensis and RAV4
Avensis and RAV4 was recalled on 15 December 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1791/17. Environment risk reported by Portugal. There is a possibility that the bolts on the exhaust-side of the turbocharger assembly may not have been correctly tightened due to defective tightening equipment.
| Alert Number | A12/1791/17 |
| Brand | Toyota |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Model Name (Model Code): Avensis (WWT271) and RAV4 (WWA42); EC-type approval numbers: Avensis (e11*2001/116*0331) and RAV4 (e6*2001/116*0105). |
| Published | 15 December 2017 |
Risk Description
There is a possibility that the bolts on the exhaust-side of the turbocharger assembly may not have been correctly tightened due to defective tightening equipment. The bolts could loosen over time, causing insufficient sealing of the turbocharger and could allow exhaust gas leakage from the turbocharger.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Avensis and RAV4.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.