TOYOTA AVALON 2001: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V072000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | AVALON | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-09 | 2001-03-05 | 2001-03-08 |
Production Dates: 2001-01-20 - 2001-01-24
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 545
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. 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'.
