| Issue ID | 824668 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10362580 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/03/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph and approaching a traffic stop when he engaged the brakes and heard an abnormal squeaking noise. The contact stated he thought the noise was from the tires and all four tires were replaced. The noise persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the tire company and they advised the contact that the noise was from the brakes. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 52,000. Updated 01/13/11*lj the consumer stated once the rear brakes were replaced, the noise stopped. Updated 01/25/11*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GARY, IN |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B07UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 31/03/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TEAM TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 219-924-8100 |
| Dealer's city | HAMMOND |
| Dealer's state code | IN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 46322 |