| Issue ID | 627634 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188816 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/08/05 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the telescoping steering wheel collapsed from the extended position when turning the wheel or driving 45 mph. The dealer stated that this failure has never before been seen, and wanted to keep the vehicle for six months. They checked the computer and found no recalls. The contact felt the locking lever detached and then the steering wheel descended. Also heard a clicking noise when the lever began to descend. The current mileage is 30,200, and failure mileage was 3,000.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B75UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/07/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | POWAY TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | (858) 486-2900 |
| Dealer's city | POWAY |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92064 |