Issue ID | 1163276 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10691993 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 28/02/15 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In stop and go heavy traffic on interstate, brake pedal went almost to the floor. On taking truck to toyota dealer, a failed brake master cylinder was replaced under warranty. No explanation was offered as to why a vehicle with only 6000 miles on it would suffer a failed brake master cylinder which could have resulted in a crash and injury to other cars and passengers. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARGATE, FL |
VIN pattern | 5TFJU4GNXDXXXXXXX |
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 | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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