NHTSA recall 05V-227 (05V227000)

steering recall reported May 16, 2005 - about 4,855 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V227000
Also written as: 05V-227
Manufacturer number: SSC 50F
Reported: May 16, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~4,855
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-227 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Avalon - 2005

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