Recall 10V-345
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2000 to 2004 Toyota Avalon: Steering.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-345
- Reported
- July 29, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 372,593 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota safety recall no. Aoh.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Avalon 2000 to 2004