| Issue ID | 1087623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10610697 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/07/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 7 years old, my toyota avalon is leaking from the body of the rack and pinion gear. Dealer service states that 'this happens'. Concerned that leak may cause loss of power steering while driving causing driver to over or understeer the vehicle. Could be considered for a possible safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT ALBANS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B47UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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