2012 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Venza | 2013 Toyota Venza — Electrical system
Published October 17, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V442000, published October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Venza | 2013 Toyota Venza — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- AVALON
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 TOYOTA AVALON | 2012 TOYOTA VENZA | 2013 TOYOTA VENZA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Venza | 2013 Toyota Venza — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V442000 on October 17, 2013. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: AVALON.