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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	612174
Internal NHTSA #	10175810
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	09/07/06
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph uphill, a strong odor was noticed. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. The dealership was contacted, who determined the catalytic converter was producing the odor. The extended warranty covered the replacement. Also, the contact was alerted by an independent mechanic about the front brakes. The mechanic machined the front rotors and installed new pads. As a result of the brakes repair, the pedal was too low when depressed. The brakes were rechecked and the mechanic informed all the brake standards were correct. The contact assumed this was a manufacturer defect. The dealership had not been contacted yet for the brake problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	28000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	SUSSEX, NJ
VIN pattern	JTEBT14R030XXXXXX
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	09/11/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	40
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	CONDIT TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	NEWTON
Dealer's state code	NJ
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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

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