| Issue ID | 926283 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10462940 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/06/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he noticed a stain in his driveway and took the vehicle to a personal mechanic for a diagnosis. The contact was informed that the rear differential had completely rusted out and was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer acknowledged that there was an issue, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle has been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 57,166. . Updated 07/27/12 *bf the consumer stated that the vehicle was repaired on 06/25/2012. The consumer believes the vehicle should have been included in the recall for premature frame rusting on the 2000-2003 toyota tundra. Updated 08/02/2012. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50166 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CARMEL, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5TBBT44174SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | GREENTREE TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 203-775-6221 |
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