Issue ID | 487492 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10078290 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 15/06/04 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While rotating the tires on my new 2003 toyota tacoma p/u for the first time (6,000 miles), i noticed a buldge in the drivers side front tire (goodyear wangler hp p205/75r15) local goodyear dealer(auto world) called goodyear, they said no warranty, but they will sell me a replacement tire at there cost of $97. 00 (as if i'll buy another goodyear tire)! How many have to be hurt or injured before something is done! Or are they following firestone / bridgestone's lead..... *la |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 09/10/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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