| Issue ID | 617760 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10181287 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/09/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defective 4 wheel drive from factory. Two days after purchase i had the opportunity to use the 4 wheel drive. I attempted to engage the 4 wheel drive and it was not operating. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and it was repaired after 6 days in the service department. I was told the 4 wheel drive engaging unit was installed improperly at the factory causing it to fail which also caused the electronic control unit to fail. Both units were replaced. I asked the dealer why the 4 wheel drive unit was not tested before leaving the factory or dealer and was told that this system is not tested at the factory or during dealer preparation. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 201 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RAPID CITY, SD |
| VIN pattern | 5TBDT44186SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 27/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | TOYOTA OF THE BLACK HILLS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | RAPID CITY |
| Dealer's state code | SD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 57701 |