Toyota Avalon recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 28, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2011–2012 Toyota Avalon

Recall number

15V047000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 51,495 units

Why it was recalled

A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.