TOYOTA AVALON 2000: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V154000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-30 | 2000-06-05 | 2000-06-07 |
Production Dates: 2000-03-28 - 2000-04-03
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 541
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
