Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #10V345000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V345000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 372,593 affected units, STEERING INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V345000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2010-07-29T00:00:00

Subject: Steering interlock assembly

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 372,593

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AOH

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V345000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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