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Toyota Avalon 2009–2020 — technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0076-19 · NHTSA communication 10164335 · issued Jul 3, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Wheels
component
2009–2020
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

TSB: Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or damaged when aftermarket cleaners, polishes, or brake dust removal products are used on wheels with super chrome finishes. Wheel cleaners and polish that contain acidic substances may damage the clear coat of the wheel, resulting in the undercoating (black) to become visible.

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.