2000-2004 Toyota Avalon recall: steering
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 29, 2010. It covers about 372,593 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 372,593
- reported
- Jul 29, 2010
- owners notified
- Sep 7, 2010
- related complaints
- 108
Steering
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 10V345000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 108 complaints about steering problems.
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Questions about recall 10V345000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon steering?
Yes. Recall 10V345000, reported on July 29, 2010, covers about 372,593 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V345000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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