| Issue ID | 1582105 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11231785 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 14/06/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Toyota tundra power steering rack and pinion failure. While driving my truck the power steering rack and pinion failed. I heard a pop sound and pulled off the city road to inspect my vehicle. Upon doing so i noticed the steering was difficult to manipulate and upon inspection found power steering fluid actively leaking out of the front passenger side bellows boot. My vehicle had approximately 47,000 miles at this time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5TFUM5F12CXXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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