| Issue ID | 536752 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10116496 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4 RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 13/01/05 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hvac blower fan failed after two years of ownership. Unfortunately vehicle mileage exceeds warranty period. Dealer said that failure was due to not clearing snow from hood, thereby blocking air to fan. However, vehicle is garaged and not subject to elements. Mechanic indicated that he had seen other similar failures and that they were due to seepage of water into blower housing and subsequent freezing.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH ANDOVER, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 10/12/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JAFFARIAN TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HAVERHILL |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |