VIN 4T1BF28B3YU103454

Vehicle identification record for VIN 4T1BF28B3YU103454. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 4T1BF28B3YU103454

VIN
4T1BF28B3YU103454
Model year
2000
Country
United States
Record status
corrosion
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 STEERING
10V345000 29/07/2010 View details
Summary

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE STEERING LOCK BAR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A MINUTE CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE LOCK BAR. SUCH A CRACK MAY EXPAND OVER A LONG PERIOD OF REPEATED LOCK AND UNLOCK OPERATIONS, AND EVENTUALLY THE LOCK BAR COULD BREAK.

Consequence

SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERLOCK DEVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall 2 SUSPENSION:REAR
00V154000 05/06/2000 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.

Consequence

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.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

2000 Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 19 MPG
Highway 27 MPG
Combined 22 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 403.95454545454544 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2800
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

4T1 WMI · BF28B3 VDS · YU103454 VIS
WMI 4T1 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS BF28B3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS YU103454 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code Y Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make TOYOTA
Model Avalon
Model year 2000
Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, KENTUCKY, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Series MCX20L
Engine model 1MZ-FE
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 184 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 4
Plant city GEORGETOWN
Plant state KENTUCKY
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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