Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The sub-woofer speaker in your 2011-2012 Avalon is an audio component in the trunk. It's like a small speaker that helps create deep sounds. In some vehicles, this speaker can cause electrical problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the speaker causes an electrical short, it could lead to a fire in the trunk, which could spread to other parts of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty audio amplifier and add a protective cover around the sub-woofer, all at no charge to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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