NHTSA Recall 00V154000: Suspension: rear
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 541 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Toyota Avalon.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V154000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | June 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Safety risk
After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
Notes
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V154000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.