| Issue ID | 859235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10401419 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/05/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns 2007 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle, there was a sudden loss of power. The vehicle went into limp mode, which was a safety feature, but the vehicle did not stall. The dealer performed a diagnostic test which determined that the emission control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle recurred and the dealer stated the entire emissions system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer agreed with the dealers diagnosis and stated the warranty was no longer valid. The contact was concerned because they were never given a reason why the vehicle would resort to a limp mode. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 137,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TFRT54147XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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