2005 Toyota Avalon recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering yoke was not welded to the steering shaft. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may come off from the shaft, and could result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
💥 The risk
Loss of control of the vehicle could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering yoke and shaft weld condition, and replace the steering column assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V227000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SSC 50F
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,855
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Owner phone
- 1-800-331-4331
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 2, 2005
- Built
- Dec 16, 2004 – Feb 22, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. Ssc 50F.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.