| Issue ID | 787569 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10328298 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/03/09 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2007 tundra that has been modified by the dealer i. E. 3 inch lift they refuse to provide me the details of the lift on the truck even though i have repeatedly complained. I first thought that it was part of the recall, so i made a complaint to toyota. The manager of the auto repair portion of the dealership contacted and tried to explain to me that what was happening to the truck was not part of the recall. I then did research on my own after discussing the issue with their repair shop at stevens creek toyota. What is happening is the tire pressure monitoring system alarm light is coming on the dash and stays on. This happened three times since i bought the truck. I am upset that the manager told me this was normal. It is not, it also affects how the truck drives once the light comes on the dash. It affects the pedal which can stick and you loose control of the truck. I have large tires on my car to go with the lift. I have checked and they appear to have tpms valves but the dealership refuses to provide me proof. I am entitled by law to know what was done to my truck that affects how my car handles especially since the car was modified by the dealer not me. Updated 05/12/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SUNNYVALE CA 94087, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TFBT54197XXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Dealer's name | STEVENS CREEK TOYOTA |
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