2005 Toyota Avalon steering problems

Lever that controls telescoping steering wheel drops down while driving and could be a potential safety problem causing loss of control. According to the dealer this was never a recall but was covered under a warranty extension. According to toyota they sent out letters beginning in april 2014 advising owners of the problem. We never received a letter. Toyota further advises us that the window for free repair of the defect closed on may 31,2015 and they will not pay to fix it.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering unit. He called the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 05v227000 (steering:column) and was informed that his vehicle exceeded its warranty; therefore, they would not replace the steering column assembly for free under the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 38,853 and current mileage was 41,468. Updated 03/24/09.