| Issue ID | 1478448 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11105154 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver side seat belt locking mechanism malfunctioned. The contact was unable to unlatch the seat belt when the release button was depressed. The driver had to maneuver himself under the seat belt in order to exit the vehicle. The local dealer (sewell toyota, 2213 old jacksboro hwy, wichita falls, tx) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WICHITA FALLS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5TFRV541X8XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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