2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID RECALL - #20V734000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/27/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/2020 |
| # Affected |
161 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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