Issue ID | 640487 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10199820 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 22/07/07 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | i was driving my new 2007 toyota tacoma on the highway. I went to accelerate to pass another vehicle when my truck suddenly went completely out of control(as if the cruise control had taken over) the gas pedal *pushed itself* to the floor. The truck was accelerating as fast as it could go, rpm past 7000(completely red lining). I applied the brake which did nothing, truck just kept accelerating to top speeds. I had both feet on the brake with all my strength to keep from crashing into other cars on the highway. Counterbalancing it at about 60-70 mph(while the brakes were smoking). I tried pumping the brake, but the second i took my foot off, it kept accelerating faster trying to go 120 mph. Somehow riding the brake as hard as i could i weaving in and out of traffic i got into the brake down lane. Still not able to stop the vehicle i threw it in park, which stopped it, but the gas pedal was still stuck to the floor. Engine was screaming, rpm at 7000, and the tires are spinning burning rubber. I then turned the truck off, turned it back on and it was still doing the same thing until i realized the gas pedal was actually stuck so i hit it and it released. Once i unstuck the pedal the vehicle seemed ok so i drove home very cautiously. When i as almost home i accelerated with a little to much juice and it did the same thing a second time. The pedal took over and floored itself, accelerating to top speed and top rpm's. This time i immediately turned the vehicle off, unstuck the pedal and again carefully finished my drive home. Reported the incident the next morning. They said nothing is wrong with it, after a month of fighting traded the truck in. *jb *dsy |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAGENER, SC |
VIN pattern | 3TMJU62N97MXXXXXX |
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 | 30/04/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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 | TOYOTA OF AUGUSTA |
Dealer's telephone number | 706 868 5454 |
Dealer's city | AUGUSTA |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 30907 |