| Issue ID | 1138912 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10663379 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/12/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the service brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact checked the fluid level and noticed that the brake fluid was nearly depleted. The contact replenished the fluid and the light dimmed. When the brake pedal was depressed, it sank to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the entire under carriage was excessively corroded and the brake lines fractured. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,121. Updated 01/20/15*lj updated 01/10/15. *jb updated 02/05/15*jb updated 03/10/15*lj updated 06/17/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36121 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MONTGOMERY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5TBBT44165SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | JOHNSTONS TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 845-374-8600 |
| Dealer's city | NEW HAMPTON |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 10958 |