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Toyota - Steering wheel off-center
Official notice
21 May 2010
Last checked
21 May 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Toyota - Steering wheel off-center. Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased. Published 2010-05-21.
What to do now
Toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Units affected
3,800
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2010-05-21
The hazard
The hazard
Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
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