2015 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a warning chime sounded. The steering warning light and other unknown warning lights illuminated; however, the vehicle continued to operate normally and without incident. Upon investigation, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V144000 (Steering) which she associated to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

When traveling down the road, the car veers to the left and I must keep turning the steering wheel to the right to correct the pulling. Usually happens when the engine is cold, but is intermittent. Happens two-three time per month. I once brought to dealer while happening, but they found no issues. They kept the vehicle overnight but couldn’t repeat the problem. A week later it started pulling to the left again. I asked dealer if others had the same problem, they knew of none.

The car steering wheel turns to the right and lock and make it very difficult to control the vehicle . I almost crashed the car twice due to the steeling wheel locking up.... i need help ... i opened a case with Toyota ( case #: 211104000229) and they told me that i need to pay for the repairs... i explained to Toyota that my car is involved in a recall but they told me that yes but my VIN # is not listed... "WOW"... please see below the case study or information on the recall ... i don't have any money to fix the car ... i am taking the car in to Toyota tomorrow at 8:45am Garland Toyota in Gainesville, Florida... DATE ANNOUNCED MAR 13, 2015 VEHICLES AFFECTED 110,085 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 15V144000

The steering wheel veers hard to the right and is very loose, uncontrollable, and inconsistent. In a situation that would require rapid response, this malfunction would make it dangerous because you lose the precise and responsive steering functions necessary to maneuver accurately. This has happened about six different times and seems random. It will disappear when I turn off the car. The vehicle has not been inspected for the problem. There were no warning lamps or other indicators.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOSS, AND THE CHECK AIR PRESSURE FOR TIRES WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INSPECTS THE TIRES AND AIR WAS ADDED IN THE TIRES. ONCE THE CONTACT LEFT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DRIVING AT 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER REAR TIRES SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WHICH FAILED TO OPERATED CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. ALL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HER BODY. THE LEFT FOOT SEVERELY SPRUNG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS CONTACTED AND HAD TAKEN THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TREATED FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE POLICE TO A COLLISION SHOP, WHERE THE CONTACT INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED CAME OUT TO THE LOT AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER LOT WHERE AT THIS TIME WAS AWAITING RESULTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V144000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER NOR DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,868.