Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V047000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2011-2012 toyota avalon vehicles manufactured february 9, 2010, to october 22, 2012 Includes 51,495 affected units, Sub-Woofer Electrical Short, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 toyota avalon vehicles manufactured february 9, 2010, to october 22, 2012

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V047000
Report Received Date: 2015-01-28T00:00:00
Subject: Sub-woofer electrical short
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 51,495

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.73

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NHTSA ID: 15V047000
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