Issue ID | 1302203 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10888491 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | 4RUNNER |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 25/07/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Takata recall i believe the toyota action plan is negligent in response to a known defect with potentially fatal consequences. As i have been notified by letter, my vehicle is equipped with the defective inflators and located in the region of most detrimental climate. The vehicle has also been in service long enough to invoke the known safety concern. Both the problem and solution are known (unit replacement) yet toyota has no *current* schedule or recall action to replace the airbags. This is clearly a financial decision, not a safety decision nor an engineering decision. There is no justifiable reason to delay this process. The recommended interim solution (between now and an unspecified date) is to only operate the vehicle without a front seat passenger-- this is not a solution, as it leaves the vehicle non-functional to its primary purpose as a multi-passenger conveyance. This also neglects the fact that a high velocity projectile can cause great damage or injury whether a passenger is present or not. As a citizen and customer, i would like to formally file a complaint that the delayed recall process is completely unacceptable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | JTEBU5JR2A5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 05/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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