NHTSA Campaign Id 05V227000; Date: May. 16, 2005
Loss of control of the vehicle could result in a crash.
2005 Toyota Avalon
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,855
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering yoke was not welded to the steering shaft. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may come off from the shaft, and could result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Dealers will inspect the steering yoke and shaft weld condition, and replace the steering column assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota recall no. Ssc 50f. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 2, 2005
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