| Issue ID | 616914 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10180690 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 24/01/07 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact has a 2004 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that on 01/24/2007 she was on the freeway when the wheel began vibrating . The contact stated that while exiting the highway at 15 mph the wheel collapsed under the vehicle, causing the vehicle to stop. The contact had to have the vehicle towed. The contact stated that the first time that this happened was 12/22/2006. The contact stated that therewas a safety recall on the toyota sequoia lower ball joints, but that this vehicle's was not included in the safety recall due to the vin. Also, the contact expressed that vehicle was damaged.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109012 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LA JOLLA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZT34A04SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 14/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TOYOTA EL CAJOM |
| Dealer's telephone number | 619-440-0225 |
| Dealer's city | EL CAJOM |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92020 |