| Issue ID | 544844 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10124150 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/02/05 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Turning on the a/c after starting the engine from a cold start, the a/c unit makes a grinding sound while engaging. This only occurs while engine has not run for approximately 24 hrs. Dealer could not duplicate the problem after several attempts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 50 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALLEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBT44A05SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 14/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 OF VALLEJO |
| Dealer's telephone number | 707-552-4545 |
| Dealer's city | VALLEO |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94591 |