Issue ID | 895599 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10438721 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 02/12/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while turning to enter a parking space, the steering rack fractured from the firewall and with an abnormally loud noise. The contact mentioned that after the failure, an unknown fluid leaked all over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who verified the failure and stated that it was caused by corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORTSMOUTH, RI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 29/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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