Auto Recall Date:
MAR 05, 2001
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
545
Model Affected
2001 TOYOTA AVALON
2001 Toyota Avalon Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
545
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.