| Issue ID | 1094988 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10618674 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/07/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph on a dark road, the contact attempted to turn on the high beam headlights which failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the high beam bulbs fractured in the headlamp assembly as a result the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,300. Updated 9/4/14*cn the consumer stated the failure was the result of poor design by toyota. Which was eventually re-designed in 2010. The assembly was too small for the heat generated by the lamps and as a result, the lamps became welded to the assembly. When it welded, it was impossible to replace a burned out lamp. The entire light assembly needed to be replaced at a cost of $2700. Updated 11/17/14 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PICKERINGTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B58UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 11/10/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | RIVER VALLEY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 740-654-3943 |
| Dealer's city | LANCASTER |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 43130 |