Toyota is voluntarily recalling 373,000 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon sedans and 39,000 2003-2007 Lexus LX 470 SUVs for steering problems.
The Avalon recall is to address the possibility that the steering lock bar could break due to improper casting. A crack may develop on the surface and expand after repeated lock and unlock operations. This could eventually lock the steering wheel and increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will replace the steering column bracket on the vehicles at no charge. The repair is estimated to take two hours. Owners can contact Toyota at www.toyota.com/recall or 1-800-331-4331.
The Lexus recall involves a steering shaft condition on 2003-2007 Lexus LX 470 in which the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle has an impact to the front wheels like hitting a pothole.
Lexus dealers will replace the snap ring and install a newly designed component to prevent separation of the steering shaft free of charge. Owners may contact Lexus at www.lexus.com/recall or 1-800-225-3987.
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