Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20100209
End Date Of Manufacturing
20121022
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
51495
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150701
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Toyota Motor Corporation
Report Received Date
20150128
Record Creation Date
20150128
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 Summary
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 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.
