| Issue ID | 1086194 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10609729 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/07/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Received notification from toyota that my sequoia was being recalled for frame corrosion. Obviously this could cause safety concerns in the future. They stated that the last for remedy was july 31,2014. I brought the sequoia to my local dealer (miracle toyota, haines city florida). The dealer examined the vehicle and said it required remedy, but they could not perform these services because they did have the proper tools and supplies. I called the toyota corporate office shown on the recall notice and they gave me a case number 14070872160. I was called the next day by [xxx] at toyota corporate office and was told that my local dealer could not perform the service and that i would have to drive my vehicle a 1,000 miles to a dealer that could perform the service. I am 65 years old and only drive my vehicle locally- have not driven on expressways for many years, thus it is impossible for me to remedy this safety issue. My vehicle is registered in illinois but has been in florida the last two years since my son drove it down to florida from illinois to my retirement home. It is not reasonable to ask senior citizens to drive 1,000 miles to fix a safety problem created by toyota. Please help me with this situation. I am holding toyota responsible for any future safety hazards that may affect this vehicle, whish i intend to drive for many more years. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97785 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAINES CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBT48A34SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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