NHTSA Complaint #10147002 — 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire 5 Injuries Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10147002 |
| Vehicle | 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 32,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 5 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT WAS BOUGHT NEW HAD A TIRE PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE FIVE PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A LACK OF OIL IN THE VEHICLE.*AK
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