NHTSA safety recalls
2001 Toyota Avalon Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Toyota Avalon. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2001 Toyota Avalon as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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10V345000Steering
Should the steering lock bar break, the steering wheel would lock and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing…
The riskShould 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 — freeDealers 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.
What was foundToyota 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.
10V345000 at NHTSA01V072000Structure · Frame And Members
This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskThis condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What was foundVehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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