NHTSA recall 15V-047 (15V047000)
electrical system recall reported January 28, 2015 - about 51,495 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V047000
- Also written as
- 15V-047
- Reported
- January 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~51,495
- Component
- electrical system
What is being 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.
Why it is dangerous
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-047 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.