Issue ID | 1237491 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10789385 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/07/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am professional fire investigator assigned to investigating the origin and cause of a fire involving the subject vehicle identified. The evidence revealed to date supports that the cause of the fire was the result of the failure identified in nhtsa campaign number: 13v557000. My concern involves the consequence section listed in the campaign. Specifically the consequences section does not include that if left unaddressed, a failure of the valve springs may result in the fire event. A complete origin and cause written report has been generated of the efforts conducted and analysis to date. I |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CORONA, CA |
VIN pattern | 5TFJX4CN1DXXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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