| Issue ID | 588380 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10157563 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/05/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to make a right hand turn at 15 mph the lower ball joint fractured and bent the driveshaft and front fender. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The insurance agency notified the contact there was a recall. Nhtsa recall # 05v225000 regarding the suspension front control arm lower ball joint. The dealership determined this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was contacted. Updated on 05/30/2006. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121316 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT GIBSON, OK |
| VIN pattern | 5TBDT44124SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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| Dealer's name | TOYOTA OF ARDMORE |
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