| Issue ID | 1047718 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10572746 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/03/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at a dealer, the technician noticed excessive rust on the frame and suspension. The technician also stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall but the dealer was charging for parts because there was a possibility that the part could have fractured during the remedy repair. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 132,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SIMPHTOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBT44A84SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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