| Issue ID | 612173 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10175810 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | 4RUNNER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 09/07/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| 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 |
| 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 | CONDIT TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NEWTON |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |