| Issue ID | 1582790 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11232283 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tundra. While driving 65 mph and towing a camper, the rack and pinion failed and the power steering ability was lost. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle off to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle also overheated and the power steering pump melted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact informed the manufacturer and helena toyota (3365 us-12, helena, mt 59601, (406) 442-6310) of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 81,544. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81544 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREAT FALLS, MT |
| VIN pattern | 5TFDV58119XXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 65 |
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