Auto Recall Date:
JUN 05, 2000
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
541
Model Affected
2000 TOYOTA AVALON
2000 Toyota Avalon Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Defect Consequence:
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
541
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.