| Issue ID | 1213579 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10759235 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/06/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While i was driving the passenger side wheel completely buckled under the truck. Luckily, i was only driving 15 mph. Had this broken while i was on the interstate, i would have been injured or injured someone else. As a result, the mechanic found that both ball joints were bad so both were replaced. The frame is completely rusted out and the spare tire cannot be removed. No notice was ever given to us or the previous owner by toyota, regarding the problems stated above. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHEELING, WV |
| VIN pattern | 5TEHN72N51ZXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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