Issue ID | 1247575 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10811464 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 20/12/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | As we were driving last night, the steering wheel fell apart during a turn, rendering it instantly unmovable. We got stuck in the oncoming traffic lane. We could not exit the vehicle because too many cars were whizzing by us. When we dislodged the broken piece we pulled over to the side. We physically hold the steering wheel together so that we could drive home. Toyota hauled the car off this morning. You're very lucky to be alive, we can take this very seriously and would hope that you would do the same. As soon as we could move the vehicle to a safer location, i began videoing. I have that as well. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TOMBALL, TX |
VIN pattern | 5TFTX4GN7FXXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 14/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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