NHTSA recall 10V345000
Steering · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: Due to improper casting of the steering lock bar, there is a possibility that a minute crack may develop on the surface of the lock bar. Such a crack may expand over a long period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break.
Why it matters: Should the steering lock bar break, the steering wheel would lock and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the steering interlock device free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2010.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Toyota Avalon, 2001 Toyota Avalon, 2002 Toyota Avalon, 2003 Toyota Avalon, 2004 Toyota Avalon.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V345000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.