2001 Toyota Avalon | 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2002 Toyota Avalon | 2003 Toyota Avalon | 2004 Toyota Avalon — Steering
Published July 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 29, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V345000, published July 29, 2010. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2001 Toyota Avalon | 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2002 Toyota Avalon | 2003 Toyota Avalon | 2004 Toyota Avalon — Steering.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- AVALON
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2001 TOYOTA AVALON | 2000 TOYOTA AVALON | 2002 TOYOTA AVALON | 2003 TOYOTA AVALON | 2004 TOYOTA AVALON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2001 Toyota Avalon | 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2002 Toyota Avalon | 2003 Toyota Avalon | 2004 Toyota Avalon — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V345000 on July 29, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: AVALON.