Issue ID | 1648469 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11312230 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 25/02/20 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Sudden acceleration on feb 25, 2020. I was pulling into a parking spot, low speed (under 10 mph), right hand turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated. I pressed hard on the brake, locking the brakes up and squealing tires. The truck lurched to a stop. No damage, no other cars near where i was parking. This was a normal routine stop at a local gas station that make some mornings before work to purchase a fountain drink. Unknown cause - ecu/software, gas pedal sensors, electrical noise ? Year, make, model: 2015 toyota tacoma truck - purchased new dec 2014. Vehicle has been routinely maintained and in excellent condition. New tires on feb 7, 2020 at 75,329 miles, similar size as original. Mileage: 76093 at time of incident fyi - i am an engineer at nasa - johnson space center |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76093 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEARLAND, TX |
VIN pattern | 3TMJU4GN6FMXXXXXX |
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 | 10 |
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