| Issue ID | 723698 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10268592 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/05/09 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear wheels detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by mechanical negligence. The dealer also stated that the wheels may not be secure because a special wrench was required to tighten the lug nuts. The contact called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The failure and current mileages were 1,100. Updated 06/09/09 *bf the dealer stated the lugs were hard to torque. The consumer contacted the police and filed a report. Updated 06/11/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT DESERT, ME |
| VIN pattern | 5TFBV54169XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 09/05/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DOWN EAST TOYOTAA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 207-989-6400 |
| Dealer's city | BREWER |
| Dealer's state code | ME |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 04412 |