TOYOTA AVALON 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V047000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA AVALON 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-07-01 2015-01-28 2015-01-28

Production Dates: 2010-02-09 - 2012-10-22

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51495

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.