| Issue ID | 538357 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10118157 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/04/05 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2004 toyota sienna xle that includes a towing package. The trailer hitch for this vehicle is a safety hazard because it hits the ground going over any small bump when there is no trailer attached, and it is only inches off the ground when a trailer is attached, constantly scraping and causing sparks. This can be especially hazardous at gas stations where there are any flammable substances if it is necessary to go over any small bumps and there are sparks.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29675 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 3 |
| 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 | JACK TAYLOR'S ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 7036830700 |
| Dealer's city | ALEXANDRIA |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22305 |