| Issue ID | 954776 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10488013 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/12/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the bolt for the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the contact was advised that the failure was contributed to rust and the fuel tank straps were completely rusted. The contact was told by the manufacturer that they would extend his warranty to cover half of the repair costs. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 57,000. Updated 01/29/13*lj updated 1/30/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST BOYLETON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TBBV54167SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 25/09/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | FALMOUTH TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508-759-1900 |
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