Issue ID | 941033 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10475431 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 01/07/12 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated independently. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an engineer to further inspect the vehicle. The engineer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The consumer stated while pulling out to pass another vehicle he attempted to use the kick down feature. The truck reared up when it down shifted, then immediately fell flat on its face. The engine did not shut off but, returned idle with the gas pedal to the floor. Updated 12/27/2012 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CLAYTON, DE |
VIN pattern | 5TEMU52N97ZXXXXXX |
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 | 28/04/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
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 | CAROUSEL TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | 610-558-6800 |
Dealer's city | GLEN MILLS |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 19342 |