NHTSA Complaint #10228732 — 1996 TOYOTA AVALON STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10228732
Vehicle	1996 TOYOTA AVALON
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 22, 2008
Date Filed	May 23, 2008
Mileage	85,290 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE ON THE INCIDENT DATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS THERE FOR 14 DAYS. THE AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $984.51. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,290 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,300. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF UPDATED 07/29/08. *JB

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