NHTSA Complaint #10255754 — 2006 TOYOTA AVALON STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10255754
Vehicle	2006 TOYOTA AVALON
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 5, 2006
Date Filed	January 20, 2009
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL DROPPED DOWNWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE UNDER THE WARRANTY COVERAGE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING AND TELESCOPING STEERING. WHILE DRIVING, THE PRESSURE ARM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH HELD THE TELESCOPING COLUMN IN PLACE BECAME LOOSE DUE TO A VIBRATION. UPDATED 02/24/09. *JB

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