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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1001851
Internal NHTSA #	10534407
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	4RUNNER
Model Year	2003
File date	03/06/13
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 4runner got rear ended on the freeway and during the repair process i found out that the hitch receiver that was original installed (51909-35010) was superseded to an 'improved' one (51909-35011). However, when i installed my bicycle carrier, i realized that the universal foot was standing one inch out of the hitch receiver causing it to virulently shake and bounce around. When inspecting the new hitch receiver more closely, i realized that the hole for the hitch receiver pin is now only 1. 5 inches from the end of the hitch away while before it was 2. 5 inches. I compared this to other manufacturers hitches (e. G. Gmc, chevrolet, jeep, etc) and they all have a 2. 5 inch distance from the end of the receiver to the hole for the pin. I contacted toyota to find out whether this is the correct part and why they changed the design in that way, but they were unable or unwilling to provide further information. In my opinion, the new hitch receiver is unsafe as it allows more play of the ball mount and appears less stable as less material is around the hitch receiver pin. Since i am unable to obtain more information from toyota and toyota is not willing to look further into this, it would be great if you could have a detailed look in this issue. Best regards.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN pattern	JTEZT14R830XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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