| Issue ID | 1235956 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788278 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/07/06 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When negotiating moving into traffic at slow speeds, when a small amount of accelerator movement is made the vehicle rapidly accelerates making it necessary to quickly apply the brakes to avoid collision. The vehicle was purchased used from a dealer and there was a recall bulletin (tech service bulletin issued 11/7/2003 for 04-05 sienna bulletin no tc007-03 out on the engine control module. When pointed out to the dealer they simply stated that that recall was only available to the original purchaser and then only if reported within the first three months after purchase. Was told by two dealers that the recall did not apply to our vehicle and later that a recall was not issued for that problem. ( i have a copy of the origional recall notice stating the above problem) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37447 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CATONSVILLE,, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C04SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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