| NHTSA Recall # | 61310 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V227000 |
| MFG Compaign # | SSC 50F |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Supplier | TOYOTA |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date of notification | 02/05/05 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 16/12/04 |
| End date of manufacturing | 22/02/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 16/05/05 |
| Report created | 18/05/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 4855 |
| Defect 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 summary | Loss of control of the vehicle could result in a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Toyota recall no. Ssc 50f. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |