NHTSA Complaint #11075016 — 2006 TOYOTA RAV4

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11075016
Vehicle	2006 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 24, 2018
Date Filed	February 26, 2018
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHE COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. LUCKILY SHE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WAS REPLACED BY MILTON RUBEN TOYOTA AT THE COST OF $1134.00.

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