2011 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Avalon — Electrical system
Published January 28, 2015 · Recall initiated: January 28, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V047000, published January 28, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Avalon — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- AVALON
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2011 TOYOTA AVALON | 2012 TOYOTA AVALON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Avalon — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V047000 on January 28, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: AVALON.