Issue ID | 738544 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10283563 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 28/03/08 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra/sr5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the lower ball joints separated from the knuckle, which caused him to crash into a ditch. As a result of the crash, he sustained moderate injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and repaired according to recall# 05v225000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The manufacturer was notified. The current and the failure mileage were 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KINGSTON , OK |
VIN pattern | 5TBRT34112SXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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