| Issue ID | 485884 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10074823 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4 RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/05/04 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a new toyota 4 runner sr5 purchased in april 2004. The drivers seat is loose and moves back and forth when you step on the break or gas peddle. The service department at dayton toyota has told me that it is a normal condition and there is no repair available. He showed me other 4 runners on his lot with the same problem. I find it very hard to believe that these vehicles can be sold in this condition. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANVILLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTEBU14RX40XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| 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 | DAYTON TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 908-940-0400 |
| Dealer's city | DAYTON |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 08810 |