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Recall 00V-154

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2000 Toyota Avalon and 2 other models: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-154
Reported
June 5, 2000
Vehicles affected
541 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.

The risk

After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began june 30, 2000.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles