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2012 Toyota AVALON Electrical System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	112634
NHTSA Compaign #	15V047000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Supplier	TOYOTA
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	AVALON
Model Year	2012
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of notification	01/07/15
Begin date of manufacuring	09/02/10
End date of manufacturing	22/10/12
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	28/01/15
Report created	28/01/15
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	51495
Defect summary	Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 toyota avalon vehicles manufactured february 9, 2010, to october 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (ic) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged ic may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Consequence summary	A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective action	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on july 1,2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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2012 Toyota AVALON Electrical System Recall

2012 Toyota AVALON Electrical System Recall

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