Issue ID | 1381320 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10992309 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 27/05/17 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle sunshade will not stay retracted. It will seat after lots of noise and gyrations from the electric motor. However, once reverse is engaged again, it grinds some more until it gets seated. There is no way to disengage: works whether you want it to or not. Other than the annoyance is that last night it stayed up on a long trip in rainy, foggy weather. We could see nothing behind us - completely blocked. Also, i am having some heart issues and the loud, abrupt noise is not appreciated every time the sunshade goes down and tries to see (very loud!). Cost $57. 75 at the dealer to disable this device in the down position (see attached receipt). This should be a safety recall - i note online that this is a common problem on several model years of the avalon. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HUNTSVILLE, AL |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK3DB5BUXXXXXX |
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 | 07/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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