Issue ID | 529874 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10112850 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 02/02/05 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving 70 mph, the transmission stalled. The vehicle was towed. Dealership repaired the problem. *ak the driver heard and felt a loud bump in the rear of the vehicle. The engine continued to run but the vehicle would not move when the consumer applied the gas pedal. There was rear end grease leaking from the right side rear showing on the wheel and tire. The mechanic stated that there was no connection between the rear brake, rear end leaking grease, the drive shaft and the failure of the transmission. The brakes were a major problem, the cruise control never kept speed or smooth, the left lower front ball joint had a catastrophic failure that caused the entire wheel, brake line and all essential components on the left side of the vehicle to come loose. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the brakes were a problem on the vehicle, and the drums were replaced. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
Number of Occurences | 6 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FORESTBURG, TX |
VIN pattern | 5TBRN34122SXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 10/09/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 70 |
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 | DURANT |
Dealer's telephone number | 817 597 5033 |
Dealer's city | FORESTBURG |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 76239 |