Make : TOYOTA | Model : AVALON | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 20000328 - 20000403 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V154000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000630 | Date Received by ODI: 20000605 | Date Added to Database: 20000607 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 541 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS. |
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Consequence:
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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