| Issue ID | 1658635 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11322785 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 29/04/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the rack and pinion failed while the vehicle was in reverse. The contact stated that there was fluid from the rack and pinion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion seal failed. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic and the failure was confirmed. Pitts toyota (210 n. Jefferson st, dublin, ga 31021, (478)272-3244, was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEPTUNE BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TFBW5F15GXXXXXXX |
| 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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