| Issue ID | 1562537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11206246 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/02/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle veered uncontrollably from left to right. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway safely. The contact also stated that the rear trailing arm fractured due to excessive corrosion. The subframe was sprayed per an unknown service campaign, but it did not prevent the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the subframe was plate welded. Toyota of smithfield (located at 550 george washington hwy, smithfield, ri 02917, (401) 723-0972) was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that the service campaign had expired and no further assistance would be offered. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 210000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA |
| 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? | N |
| 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 | 50 |
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