Issue ID | 1043522 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10566818 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 14/11/11 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle the contact discovered that the metal fuel tank strap had fractured and was making contact with the drive shaft. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who discovered severe rusting of the frame. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected in november of 2011 and a corrosion protection compound was applied to the frame but it did not prevent the defect from occurring. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 118,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GRANBY, MA |
VIN pattern | 5TBBT44182SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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