Recall
Toyota Avalon — 05V227000
NHTSA ID
05V227000
Make
Toyota
Model
Avalon
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-05-16
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Units Affected
4,855
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SSC 50F
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE YOKE MAY COME OFF FROM THE SHAFT, AND COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL.
Consequence
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING YOKE AND SHAFT WELD CONDITION, AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.