Issue ID | 1210402 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10748926 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 14/08/15 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Premature wear on bridgestone tires not due to misalignment. Manufacturer rep refuses to replace because it is not down to 2/32. Supposed to be 80000 mile rated, but actual mileage is only 40000. The tires on passenger side are evenly but more significantly worn compared to the driver side. Say i need to continue to drive until one tire reaches 2/32 despite the danger it represents. Claim it is manufacturers guidelines. No injuries yet, but am i supposed to drive on these tires until a crash or someone is killed? |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PENNINGTON, NJ |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 26/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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