MG
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This TSB is Obsolete. Please see T-SB-0019-20
Some 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case at 20 – 30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or at 20 – 13 mph on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15 – 20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with Normal drive mode selected during disconnect/connect timing of the AWD system. If you want to see the now Obsolete T-SB-0065-19 then look here.
*NOTE: This Service Bulletin ONLY applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade vehicles with torque vectoring AWD system.
The fix is to R & R Transfer Case Electro-magnetic Clutch Assembly.
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
The fix is to R & R Transfer Case Electro-magnetic Clutch Assembly.