Another Recall Issued By Toyota, This Time Steering Problems

Torrance, CA, United States (AHN) – Toyota Motor Corp. announced that it is recalling 412,000 passenger cars for steering problems linked to three accidents. The model most heavily affected is the carmaker’s Avalon model.

The 373,000 Avalons from the 2000 model year through to 2004 are slated for recall to fix an improper casting of the steering lock bar – a component for the steering system. Left unfixed cracks can develop on the surface.

According to the company in some cases, the crack can cause the lock bar to break, possibly leading the vehicle’s steering wheel lock to lock.

Toyota said no injuries have been reported from the accidents that may be caused by the defect.

In addition to the Avalon being recalled Toyota’s luxury brand is also affected. 39,000 Lexus LX 470s for the 2003-2007 model years are also being recalled due to a separate steering problem, but one that centers on the steering shaft.

The latest recall comes on top of some 8.5 million vehicles that have been recalled around the world by Toyota Motor Corp. since October for a numerous of problems ranging from faulty floor mats, defective gas pedals and braking software glitches.

In the wake of the numerous recall crisises Toyota’s reputation for quality and customer service have taken a serious hit.

The recall crisis has damaged Toyota’s reputation for quality and customer service.

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