| Issue ID | 779896 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10322185 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tundra. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph in snowy weather conditions with a sudden increase of acceleration. The engine began to rev and rpms increased from 1,000 to 4,000. The traction control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle turned a complete 360 degree into oncoming traffic. There was no mention of vehicle damage or injury. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact states there are two people in the family that drive the vehicle and two people have experienced unintended acceleration. The failure mileage was 10,000. The current mileage was 28,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RHODODENDRON, OR |
| VIN pattern | 5TFDV541X8XXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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