Issue ID | 615021 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10178115 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 08/01/06 |
Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact heard a clanking noise while driving. . This happened when turning the steering wheel left or right, whether the vehicle was being driven or standing still. The contact stated that the steering column will not adjust, and the wheel leaned a little to the left. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer , and they did not diagnose the problem, but gave him an estimate of what it would cost to repair the steering failure. The contact stated he has been hearing the clanking noise every since he purchased the vehicle back in december 2004, but the noise was getting worse. *ak updated 01/30/07. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
Number of Occurences | 10 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIDDLEFIELD, MA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BE32K64UXXXXXX |
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 | 01/12/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | HADDAD TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | LENOX |
Dealer's state code | MA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 99999 |