| Issue ID | 1060944 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10584910 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 21/02/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My power steering return hose/tube had to be replaced. Toyota did reimburse the amount of the part since they said it was a manufacturing defect, but i had to pay for the labor. They said the tube was too close to the engine. The official charges are below. Power steering return hose/tube. R&r 08/10 upper tube sub-assy, re q/s p/s fluid $107. 85 labor $130. 35. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53508 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK3DB6AUXXXXXX |
| 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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