| Issue ID | 1558528 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203272 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 14/01/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to left or right, i experience difficulty turning the wheel about half way through the turn in either direction. The steering wheel does not return to center without effort. This happens when moving or standing still and seems to vary in intensity. Online research indicates a defective steering intermediate shaft. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 252000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCNEAL, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWN72N01ZXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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