| Issue ID | 1599889 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254658 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 29/07/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 60-65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The brakes failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact was able to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was no longer being manufactured. Hutchinson toyota of albany (located at 2865 ledo rd, albany, ga 31707, (229) 436-7751) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 242,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 242000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALBANY, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZT34A35SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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