Issue ID | 1116240 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10640261 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 02/07/14 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact felt movement and heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side axle. An independent mechanic discovered excessive corrosion on the sub frame and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/30/14*lj updated 05/27/2015 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WALTHAM, MA |
VIN pattern | 5TEWN72N73ZXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 17/12/10 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
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 | GENERAL MOTOR SALES |
Dealer's telephone number | 508-384-3737 |
Dealer's city | WRENTHAM |
Dealer's state code | MA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 02093 |