Issue ID | 571840 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10144780 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 02/12/05 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: contact stated the tires were defective. The sidewall blew out on the rear driver's side, causing the vehicle to spin around and end up on the side of the road. The rear tire on the passenger's side went flat. The tread for the two front tires is separated at the sidewall. All four tires have been replaced at the contact's expense. He contacted the manufacturer, who urged the contact to sent to them the tires. He has not yet sent the tires to the manufacturer. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ |
VIN pattern | 5TEVL52N03ZXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/10/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SAME AS TIRES |
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