# 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `911458` · 2012-03-25 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TOYOTA
- **Model:** COROLLA
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 78,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE NB AT 70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY, MY STEERING WHEEL FELT DISCONNECTED FROM THE TIRES.  THE CAR STARTED TO FISHTAIL, AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE.  THE MECHANICAL ISSUE WAS LATER IDENTIFIED AS FAILED A TIE ROD.  *TR
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