Issue ID | 1600328 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11255055 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 24/07/18 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle was lower than normal. The vehicle was taken to allegheny toyota (722 allegheny blvd, franklin, pa 16323, (814) 437-7884) for routine inspection and the contact was informed that the warranty was expired and to contact the manufacturer. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 29,048.*pm consumer was told that the leaf springs had shocks failed. The vehicle was repaired. Consumer states that he owned a 2009 toyota tacoma that was recalled for the same issue. *dl |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29048 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CLARION, PA |
VIN pattern | 5TFUX4EN3DXXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | |
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Dealer's name | ALLEGHENY TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | 814-437-7884 |
Dealer's city | FRANKLIN |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 16323 |