| Issue ID | 822994 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361173 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/10/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. He received a recall letter regarding recall 10v345000, steering. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired and the contact stated that the heat was working normally. The vehicle was purchased used in 2008. The contact stated the heat was working fine until he took his vehicle to the dealer; however, the dealer was notified and would not return his call. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,399 and the current mileage was 61,429. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61399 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KENILWORTH, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BF28B84UXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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