Issue ID | 896563 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10439417 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 15/03/11 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph with the headlights activated when suddenly, the front driver side headlight failed to illuminate. The contact replaced the driver's side headlight bulb a total of three times but the failure would recur every two to three months after the replacement. Most recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the malfunction was contributed to the headlight housing, which required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RANDALLSTOWN , MD |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B18UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 19/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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