TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID (2016) recall — Power Train
A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227470-toyota-avalon-hybrid-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date July 20, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V462000
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“TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 20, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227470-toyota-avalon-hybrid-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall #17V462000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V462000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.
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Subject: Recall 17V462000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 17V462000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V462000 (July 20, 2017)
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