| Issue ID | 842380 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10380164 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/02/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Toyota avalon ltd. 2005.. Steering wheel locking mechanism that locks the steering wheel into position "up and down".. The lever does not lock into position and easily opens and the steering wheel drops down even as the car is in motion... Almost lost control as i was driving as the lever opened down and the steering wheel dropped quickly as i drove the car.... When i informed toyota of the potential danger, they said it was no problem.... I think it is............. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43678 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM BCH. GDNS., FL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B45UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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