| Issue ID | 882441 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10426248 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/04/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The high beam on the left side wen out - when switch is turned off then on again it comes back on - then both lights went off at same time and it was completely dark. This initially happened to me approx. 3 months ago & continues daily. I thought it was the bulb until i had it checked & it turned out not to be the problem. Research indicates replacement cost between $2200 & $3000 in addition to the fact that it's a manufacturer's issue and toyota must devise a plan to rectify before someone loses their life. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B28UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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