NHTSA Complaint #10000288 — 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10000288
Vehicle	2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	November 11, 2002
Date Filed	December 19, 2002
Mileage	58,241 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

SAFETY COMPLAINT ON TOYOTA TUNDRAS - LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES RESULTING IN FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT-END OF TRUCKS AND COULD RESULT IN DEBILITATING OR FATAL ACCIDENTS! THREE KNOWN CASES IN CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA AREA!

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