2011-2012 Toyota Avalon recall: electrical system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on January 28, 2015. It covers about 51,495 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 51,495
- reported
- Jan 28, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 1, 2015
- related complaints
- 29
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V047000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Avalon 2011-2012 20112012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 15V047000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon electrical system?
Yes. Recall 15V047000, reported on January 28, 2015, covers about 51,495 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V047000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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