Toyota 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.
The short version
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERLOCK DEVICE FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-345.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | Toyota Avalon |
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