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2000 TOYOTA Avalon

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #10V345000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The steering lock bar in your Avalon is a critical part that keeps your steering wheel from moving when the car is turned off. However, it's possible that a small crack could form on the lock bar over time, especially if you lock and unlock the steering wheel frequently.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering lock bar breaks, you'll lose control of the steering wheel and won't be able to steer the vehicle, which could cause a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the steering interlock device for free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you can to prevent any potential issues.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #00V154000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The rear axle in your vehicle is the part that connects the wheels to the rest of the suspension. It's made from a special heat-treated metal to make it strong, but in some cases, this process might not have worked properly.
Risk if Unfixed
Over time, the rear axle shafts could fail or break while you're driving, which could cause a loss of control and make it harder to steer the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the rear axle hub assemblies and replace them if necessary, all at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
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STEERING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Avalon Years

2021
2 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
7 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
7 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
1 recall
2001
2 recalls

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