| Issue ID | 1588001 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11240895 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/01/12 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dashboard and panel have melted and cracked, creating a glare from the shiny and sticky surface. This is making the vehicle dangerous to drive. This has also created a concern not only for the glare, but for the chemical elements this has dispersed into the vehicle. I called toyota in '18, but was told vehicle is no longer under warranty. I would not consider this a warranty problem, but a problem that should be addressed with a recall. I have never received any notice regarding this deterioration condition. Vehicle is not safe to drive or ride in. First noticed this in late '12 and this has gotten much, much worse even though is it garaged the majority of the time. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B17UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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