| Issue ID | 1292461 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10875859 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/06/16 |
| Component | COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure in the vehicle. The horn, door locks, power windows, and all other electrical components except the alarm malfunctioned. The horn sounded while the vehicle was in motion and parked. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made a loud noise while driving. The seat belt warning light was the only light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 176,000. Updated 08/16/16*lj consumer stated i feel this is a safety issue related to steering column and related parts including airbag-dealer steering is not related to safety concerns- i feel this can result in accident by losing. Steering consulting control resulting in possible injury to myself/ and others on the road regardless of the mileage consumer's vehicle had the dealer appeared not to be concerned about safety. Updated 6/18/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 176000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAMONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TBRN34114SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 26/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | GLENDORA TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GLENDORA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |