Issue ID | 1194672 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10730519 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 26/06/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering actually locked up requiring extra effort to make a right curve. After stopping and looking for aa problem working the wheel back and forth freed up the steering enough to drive home. An internet search found hundreds of complaints about this issue with tacomas. Lower steering u joint rusts and seizes.. Lubed the shaft and plan to replace the steering knuckle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CINCINNATUS, NY |
VIN pattern | 5TEUU42N67ZXXXXXX |
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 | 13/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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