| Issue ID | 841902 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10379823 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/01/11 |
| Component | STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota avalon. The steering wheel telescopic release lever lock had a loose bolt causing the steering wheel to drop in his lap while driving. The lever lock was not secure enough to hold the steering wheel in place. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the manufacturer called. The failure mileage was 68,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALPINE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B57UXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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