| Issue ID | 877621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10420548 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/01/09 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 toyota avalon. Consumer states problem with power steering pumps *tgw the consumer stated the power steering pump was leaking. On feburary 7, 2009 the power steering pump was replaced under warranty. In june 2010, while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic pointed out that the power steering pump was leaking again and needed to be replaced. The consumer contacted the dealer who originally replaced the pump in 2009. They informed the consumer, the power steering pump was only under warranty for 12 months and they could not replace it without charging him for the repairs. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PALM COAST, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B66UXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | LIGHTHOUSE TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ST. AUGUSTINE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |