Issue ID | 1018000 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10548690 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/10/13 |
Component | VISIBILITY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a constant glare from the dashboard, affecting the contact's visibility of the roadway. The contact believed the failure to be a serious safety issue since he was unable to see approaching vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that he was unable to alter the design of the vehicle. However, the technician opted to clean the dashboard and windshield as a temporary remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 700 and the current mileage was 767. Updated 11/20/13*cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DAVIE, FL |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK1EB6DUXXXXXX |
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 | 24/08/13 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AUTONATION TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | 954-559-1800 |
Dealer's city | DAVIE |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33331 |