Hood Latch Problems of Toyota RAV4

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the hood was shuddering significantly. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the hood shuddered and rose continuously while remaining closed. The contact stated that he had pulled to the side of the road each time the failure occurred due to safety concerns. The contact stated that the failure had reduced his ability to pay attention to the road. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure occurred because the hood was no longer made with metal material but with an aluminum material. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 0. The VIN was not available.

Insurance claim # 13-1027850/progressive policy # 58380475-1 my father-in law was driving back from the vet office with his two dogs around 9:15 am on June 20, 2013. He was driving 45 mph in a 50 mph drive zone when the hood of the car flew up hitting the windshield. The hood was blocking his view , however he was able to drive the car off the road using the side window. He was able to secure the hood and drive it to a repair shop "kennys collision center" located in monreville, al. 36460, at 352 hwy 136 , phone #251-575-9241. There was extensive damage to the hood,roof, and side front panels, repair estimated at $2,778. 09, I had the car serviced at the Toyota dealership in athens , GA. Prior to this incident when the car had 70k miles. The dealership did the maintenance service needed for the car having 70k miles. I live in nicholson, GA and was visiting my in-laws in al when this incident happen. I believe this is a "safety" defect in this car. I also request a recall inspection for these rav 4's - I bought the car used from milton martin dealership in gainesville around oct 2010. I have had the car maintained at the athens dealership since I purchased the car. Including oil changes and maintenance . Updated 7/31/13.

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(1) normal driving conditions. Operating vehicle at approximately 30 mph. (2) on 10-12-04, the hood on my 1998 Rav4 came flying up, hitting the vehicle's roof. (3) car to be repaired, however, failure was the 2nd safety lock did not control the hood from flying up or catch for even a couple of seconds to give the driver warning. Repair shop states it is the design of the safety lock (2nd lock) that is virtually worthless. He said "I've never seen a lock like. Most of them have a cover to prevent this from happening. " it is a certified Toyota part, and will be replaced with a certified Toyota part, however, it will not stop the situation from happening again. Can not find any web info. For contacting Toyota. This is an inherent safety defect. Next time, I could be driving at 65 mph!.

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