| Issue ID | 738799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283757 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/09/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Excessive heat warped the rotors on the trd brake kit twice in 27000 mi. These brakes were offered as a manufacturer option. The dealer replaced the rotors and the calipers at 7000 mi. Now at 27000 mi the rotors are warped again. The dealer says it will take aprox 30 days to get the parts as they are back ordered. It appears that there is an excessive heat problem. Dealer states that there is 20% remaining on front brake pads. They also stated that this is a known issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURBANK, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBY67A48SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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