| Issue ID | 771825 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10315542 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 14/10/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the contact was driving 15-30 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the rpm's to redline. The contact turned the vehicle off in order to stop it from accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the idle air control valve replaced at 29,060 miles. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 34000. Updated 4/7/2010 *cn the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. Also, the frame had severe rust. Updated 08/24/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORFOLK, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWN72N11ZXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | BOCH SOUTH |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-852-7400 |
| Dealer's city | NORTH ATTLEBORO |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02760 |