Issue ID | 1202103 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10735949 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/07/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel door would not open normally (pressing center rear edge) nor when using the emergency release pull cord located inside the vehicle trunk while pressing rear center edge. Also, fuel door could not be opened while pulling emergency release cord and pulling on rear center door simultaneously. Car was placed in service in february 2015 and has 2300 miles. Took car to authorized service center and service writer could not open fuel door with emergency release either. Car could not be refueled without damaging door or lock mechanism. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GEORGETOWN, TX |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK1EB3EUXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 21/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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