Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2016) – 17V462000

Defect Description For Recall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain 2016 Camry Hybrid And Avalon Hybrid Vehicles. The Front Drive Shaft May Separate.

Make Of Vehicle

TOYOTA

Model Of Vehicle

AVALON HYBRID

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

17V462000

Component Description

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Start Of Manufacture

20160120

End Of Manufacture

20160203

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

671

Date Owners Notified

20170811

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Date Report Received

20170720

Make Campaign Number

H0M

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard