| Issue ID | 771024 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10314843 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 31/10/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When parking my 2007 toyota avalon in a parking garage, i entered the parking space and i took my foot off the accelerator pedal so the car would coast into the space. However, when i took my foot off the accelerator pedal, the car, instead of slowing down. Suddenly accelerated into the barrier cables at the end of the parking space, causing $2392. 86 worth of damage to the front end of the car. Updated 03/30/10. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14530 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PASADENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36BX7UXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 7 |
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