Issue ID | 1556907 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11197002 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 11/04/12 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. While driving 50-60 mph, the vehicle shook drastically without warning and would not stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a front end alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred more than twice. Due to the failure, a new rack and pinion needed to be installed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B56UXXXXXX |
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 | 19/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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