| Issue ID | 945266 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10480283 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/10/12 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2011 toyota avalon. Consumer states problem with parking brake and steering wheel *tgw the consumer stated the parking brake did not hold on a 6% grade with the transmission in neutral. The dealer adjusted it to specification, but the brake still did not hold. The steering wheel telescope clamp level vibrated loose, allowing the steering wheel to telescope without warning. The dealer indicated the malfunction was somewhat common, but toyota had not issued a repair bulletin. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | VENICE, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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