NHTSA Recall 10V345000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V345000; Date: Jul. 29, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Toyota Avalon; 2001 Toyota Avalon; 2002 Toyota Avalon; 2003 Toyota Avalon; 2004 Toyota Avalon
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 372,593
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Toyota safety recall no. Aoh. Owners 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: Sep 7, 2010
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