Recalls for AVALON TOYOTA, TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., SUSPENSION:REAR, June 05, 2000

A recall was issued on June 05, 2000 for AVALON TOYOTA, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., in response to SUSPENSION:REAR problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
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 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).