Issue ID | 627098 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10188430 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 20/04/07 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brake system has a design flaw. He can depress the brake pedal as hard as possible but the rear brakes do not engage. This failure causes the front brakes to overwork and damage several rotors. The contact changed the brake pads four times in almost four years. The brakes fail more at higher speeds (55 mph) and it is more difficult to stop the vehicle when the road is wet. The current mileage is 88,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BONNIE, IL |
VIN pattern | 5TBBT44132SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/07/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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Dealer's name | FORD SQUARE |
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