Vehicle recall 05V227000 · May 16, 2005
2005 Toyota Avalon
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering yoke was not welded to the steering shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Loss of control of the vehicle could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V227000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2005
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SSC 50F
- Owner notification
- May 2, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,855
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Avalon (2005): 2005
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