| Issue ID | 652118 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10209128 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 13/11/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. While driving 14 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the steering shaft failed due to corrosion and they replaced the steering shaft. There were no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 32,289. Updated 01/03/08. *lj the consumer stated the part had no grease fitting. Updated 12/12/07. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 12 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WESTBURY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BF28B14UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 24/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 14 |
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| Dealer's name | MILLINNIUM SUPER STORE |
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