Issue ID | 597173 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10164225 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 22/07/06 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | No indication of any problem prior to event. Tire was in good condition. Catastrophic sidewall failure of front tire at 65 mph on busy freeway. Tire completely separated. One sidewall completely missing. Tire retained as evidence but replaced at owner expense. *nm |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TOPANGA, CA |
VIN pattern | 5TEVL52NX3ZXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Dealer's name | MILLER TOYOTA |
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