| Issue ID | 798601 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10340367 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/07/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota 4-runner. The contact stated the master cylinder was leaking. When applying the brakes, the brake warning light would illuminate followed by a warning chime. The dealer advised replacing the master cylinder but the part was not available. The dealer advised the part would be available within twenty-four hours. The contact stated the part was still not available after five weeks. The failure persisted and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 140,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST HARRISON , IN |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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