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Recall date July 29, 2010
Models affected
  • 2000 Toyota Avalon
  • 2001 Toyota Avalon
  • 2002 Toyota Avalon
  • 2003 Toyota Avalon
  • 2004 Toyota Avalon
Units affected 4,169
Details

On certain vehicles, a minute crack may develop on the surface of the steering lock bar, which is a component of the steering interlock system.

Such a crack may expand over a period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break.

If this occurs, the interlock system may become difficult to unlock when stationary.

If the vehicle is steered to the right while in motion with sufficient lateral acceleration, a broken and loose lock bar may move toward the steering shaft.

If the engagement hole in the shaft happens to line up at the specific time the broken lock bar has moved, this could cause the steering wheel lock bar to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.

Correction: Dealers will replace the steering interlock device.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website