Issue ID | 616647 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10179441 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 14/01/07 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact stated that airbag did not deploy. In march 2005 the contact was driving on a snowy road when the vehicle veered to the left on its own. He attempted to brake after leaving the road, and hit a telephone pole head on. The front license plate became embedded in the telephone pole. The vehicle received front end damage. The contact was travelling approximately 25-30 mph. The contact was wearing his seat bel,t and sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed away. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated no one investigated why the airbag did not deploy. The contact stated he believed the insurance company has pictures of the incident. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOSTAWEN, NH |
VIN pattern | 5TEHN72N43ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/08/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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