Issue ID | 1617833 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11279406 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 11/11/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The tilt/telescopic lever on the left side of the steering column stays in place via some type of friction tension. It regularly disengages by itself and allows the steering column/steering wheel to fall down or suddenly move inward. This can occur when the vehicle is in motion at both highway and slow speeds. It is dangerous as it can make it difficult to hang onto the steering wheel. A simple google search of this issue shows literally hundreds of complaints about this problem. It has happened to me perhaps more than 50 times since i've owned the vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BETTENDORF, IA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK3DB3BUXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 07/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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