| Issue ID | 530155 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10109571 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/12/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving in stop and go traffic the vehicle's engine revved up and the vehicle accelerated forward into another vehicle. *nm the rpm reached 7000. The consumer stated that this marks the fourth time this vehicle has had this issue. The consumer referenced 10099310. Heavy smoke came from the front of the vehicle after the crash. The consumer had to turn the key to the off position to stop the engine from racing. *tc *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8614 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | FOREST HILL, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BF28B64UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Dealer's name | JONES TOYOTA |
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