| Issue ID | 1442353 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064876 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/01/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When vehicle was in motion, each little bump or imperfection in the pavement would cause a rattle under the driver front. Examination by an auto repairman revealed the front suspension spring was cracked. I was told not to drive the car as this was next to the tire and could puncture it while being driven. The repairman also stated that this was unusual in a toyota. Had maybe seen this twice over 2 years but recently within one month had seen this happen about 15 times. The repairman felt it was temperature related to subzero temperatures in december and january causing the metal spring to brake. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLOOMINGTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B55UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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