Issue ID | 797107 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10339149 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 17/02/07 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On the 2007-2009 toyota tacoma pre runner, the rear leaf springs are very weak and when small loads are placed on truck , the rear end bottoms out violently. Causing potential loss of control of the vehicle . Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin but not a safety recall this is a poor unsafe feature. And should be repaired by toyota on all noted trucks via safety recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARLSBAD, CA |
VIN pattern | 3TMJU62N67MXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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