Vehicle recall 10V345000 · July 29, 2010
2000-2004 Toyota Avalon
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles. 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering interlock device free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Toyota safety recall no. Aoh.owners 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
- 10V345000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 29, 2010
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AOH
- Owner notification
- September 7, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 372,593
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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