| Issue ID | 716411 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262044 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/02/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. At 26,787 miles, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the motor. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the noise was normal, and was coming from a piston. When the motor is cold, the piston strikes against the motor cylinder wall. The manufacturer stated that all 5. 7l engines had this defect and offered to extend the contact's warranty. They further stated that it would take much effort to correct the defect. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 27,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KEARNEY, NE |
| VIN pattern | 5TFBV54108XXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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