Issue ID | 829512 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10367693 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 17/11/10 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Both high beam lamps shattered instantaneously in good weather conditions. For no apparent reason. This could be a major distraction and dangerous to the occupants of the primary vehicle and other vehicles as well. While toyota freely acknowledges defective parts used in 2008,2009 and 2010 models, they will not take responsibility for the repair, outside of warranty period.(t-sb-0044-10) the standard charge to the customer ranges between $2400. 00 and $800. 00. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49261 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | CHAPIN, SC |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B08UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 23/01/25 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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