| Issue ID | 754193 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10297978 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 24/05/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. While driving and attempting to slow down and avoid hitting a vehicle in front of her, the vehicle began to accelerate. She was able to avoid an accident with another vehicle; however, she crashed into a drain pipe. She was sustained a minor injury to her leg. A police report was filed. She has not spoken with the dealers or the manufacturer. She received recall notice 09v388000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal after the failure occurred. The current mileage was 8,877. The failure mileage was approximately 8,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW IBERIA, LA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B97UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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