| Issue ID | 767278 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10311712 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/11/09 |
| Component | STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota avalon which was purchased brand new in july 2005. She stated that the steering wheel on the vehicle was very loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they verified the failure as telescopic steering. The contact was not aware as to what repairs would need to be performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was still in possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 67,000. The vin was not accepted. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOLLY SPRINGS , NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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