| Issue ID | 636908 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10196774 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/07/07 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. The vehicle is equipped with a rear window curtain for the rear glass. When the curtain is down, there is an inch and a half black strip that extends across the window. The contact stated that the strip produces a glare that is very distracting when driving or looking out of the window. The toyota manufacturer was unable to be of assistance and stated that they will consider this issue when designing the upcoming avalons. The current and failure mileages were 500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEEKONK, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B67UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/07/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| 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 | BOCH TOYOYA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NORTH ATTLEBORO |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |