| Issue ID | 1718101 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11388511 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/08/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Recall number: set16b: the seats cushion is compressed and when turn on the heater for the seats it get over heated and it hard to turn it down so it can cool off fast. Load carrying capacity modifications labels this does not meet the standard no 110, requirements. Tire selection and rims sticking accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal is hard to depress slow to return to idle or in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position which make it hard for the car to slow down and stop. While in motion. Which can cause a risk of a crash. Pedal entrapment while in motion the open accelerator pedal become in a very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle which could cause a crash serious injury or death. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145799 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRESNO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B57UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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