| Issue ID | 660009 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215538 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 04/01/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear tailgate was opened to remove groceries and it suddenly came down on my son as he was removing a bag. He was hit in the back of the head and shoulder. The tailgate now comes down after either using the manual or automatic lift. Has not been repaired, have faulty part (appears to be one of the external lift struts). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAGAN, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA22C75SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | DENNY HECKERS VW-TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 55077 |