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2008 Toyota TUNDRA Visibility Windshield Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	726936
Internal NHTSA #	10273320
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	TUNDRA
Model Year	2008
File date	12/01/09
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The day after purchasing my vehicle (12/25/08), the windshield was hit by a rock which caused a chip. The chip repair did not hold and the chip extended into a crack. This crack went across the lower portion of the windshield and curved down toward the dash. I called the dealer to inquire about repair, and was told that my vehicle was not built with a heated windshield so i elected to wait until the end of winter to replace the windshield. About 2 weeks later i came out to go to work, started the vehicle, and turned on the heated mirrors. I got out of the vehicle and went to open my gate and feed the dog, upon returning to the truck i smelled a burning electrical odor. At this time i noticed a flashing and a flame coming from the lower passenger side of the windshield. It was beginning to grow so i shut the vehicle off. I then called the dealer and they came and towed the vehicle in to their shop. They contacted toyota corporate and were told that the vehicle was not built with a heated windshield which is what the build specification sheet states. After investigating further it was determined that my truck was indeed built with a heated windshield, which had shorted out from the crack and burned the windshield and the passenger wiper blade. I am concerned that toyota has stated that this is not a design issue and it is not their responsibility. Had i not noticed the flame coming from my vehicle and shut it off the outcome of this incident could have been far worse, possibly resulting in a complete loss of the vehicle or a life. In the end the windshield was replaced and everything works. Hopefully the heated mirrors are not on if there is ever a crash that compromises the windshield.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	300
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COLUMBIA CITY, OR
VIN pattern	5TFBV541X8XXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	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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Vehicle speed	0
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2008 Toyota TUNDRA Visibility Windshield Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Toyota TUNDRA Visibility Windshield Problems, Complaints and Defects

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