| Issue ID | 841906 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10379827 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 26/10/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. While driving at an unknown speed with his foot on the brake pedal the vehicle attempted to surge forward. The engine began to rev and the contact had to apply heavy pressure to the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from surging forward. The failure has since recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,697 and the current mileage was 41,000. Updated 6/8/11 *cn the consumer stated the brake pedal seemed low. The dealer inspected the brakes and stated the brakes were in proper working condition. On one of several occasions, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle as he approached a red light and consequently he rear ended a truck. The only damaged was to his license plate bracket. Updated 06/23/11 updated 01/05/2012 *ln |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38697 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MILWAUKEE, WI |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B07UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 20/09/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | ANDREW MOTOR SALES |
| Dealer's telephone number | 414-228-1450 |
| Dealer's city | MILWAUKEE |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 53209 |