Toyota Avalon Recalled for Fire Risk
The Toyota Avalon is being recalled for a possible fire hazard.
The Japanese automaker has announced that it will conduct a safety recall affecting about 52,000 units of the Avalon sedan from the 2011 and 2012 model years. In the affected vehicles, cargo can potentially come in contact with subwoofer wires in the trunk and can move one of the wires out of its normal position. As a result, that wire could come in contact with the metal frame of the subwoofer, causing an intermittent short circuit.
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According to Toyota, the short circuit could cause the subwoofer to overheat, increasing the risk of a possible fire. The company is not aware of any injuries, crashes or fatalities related to the issue and will provide a repair for the audio system to all affected owners. As a precaution, Toyota is advising owners to disconnect the rear subwoofer until a remedy is available.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Funny, all the Toyota reliability fanboys are totally silent right now...