| Issue ID | 710013 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10256495 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/01/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. While driving 30 mph, the driver applied light pressure to the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle continued to accelerate and the contact had to exert maximum pressure to the brake pedal in order to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed a computer diagnostic test, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was operating to the manufacturer's specifications and no repairs were made. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that a case manger would return his call. The failure mileage was 700 and current mileage was 1,300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILIDELPHI, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B49UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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