Issue ID | 544156 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10122596 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 10/05/05 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1. Excessive break vibration during stoping. Thought to at first related to tire balance. 2. Front brake rotors warped from heat buildup and improper ventilation. 3. Contacted local toyota service department. Advised of (toyota tsb #br004-02 brake upgrade) authorizing replacement of: dust shields, front rotors, calipers,pads,rear drums,and pads. Toyota refuses to repair with mileage being 41,000 as truck is not in warrenty. Toyota would like to repair for $1803. 25. Toyota would not comment on why i was not advised of this problem before warrenty expired. As of now, have contacted toyota southeast and issue not resolved. Tundra will now have to be repaired out- o-f pocket, as break failure is imminent, and safety is compromised. Independent mechanic suggest replacing rotors with performace cooling disc and ceramic pads to minimize warping. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EASLEY, SC |
VIN pattern | 5TBRT38112SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/12/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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 | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TOYOTA OF EASLEY |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | EASLEY |
Dealer's state code | SC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 29642 |