| Issue ID | 781034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10323046 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/02/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle spun out of control. The gear was shifted into neutral and repeatedly engaged the brake pedal. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. Whenever the temperature was cold and the road surface was wet, engaging the brakes resulted in the vehicle spinning uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that a vehicle without an engine brake shut off switch was unsafe in the winter. The dealer stated that they could not replace the engine brake or supply a shut off switch due to the labor. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 34,000. The current mileage was 49,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOMER CITY, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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