Issue ID | 1701984 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11372998 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 25/09/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 77 mph with cruise control engaged, he heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the sound ceased. The sound returned when the accelerator pedal there was a loud noise. The contact stated that an unknown warning light along with the low oil pressure warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that the hood popped up about an inch. The contact was able to get parked on the shoulder after which the steering seized. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to ehrlich toyota located at 4732 w 26th st, greeley, co 80634, (970) 339-3900, where the vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.*dt*dt the consumer stated the toyota was fixed on nov 4th but had to be taken back to the dealer due to the leaking fluids and an oil leak. That defect was fixed as well on nov 20th. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FORT COLLINS, CO |
VIN pattern | 3TMCZ5AN2LMXXXXXX |
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 | 13/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 77 |
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 | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | EHRLICH TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | (970) 339-3900 |
Dealer's city | GREELEY |
Dealer's state code | CO |
Dealer's ZIP code | 80634 |