NHTSA Complaint #10237198 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10237198
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	July 19, 2008
Date Filed	August 6, 2008
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HOLDS UP THE HOOD EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. ONCE THE HOOD IS OPENED, THE HOOD WOULD BEGIN SLOWING COMING DOWN AND THE PACE PICKS UP. THE HOOD WOULD SLAM SHUT VIOLENTLY AND CAN POTENTIAL CAUSE INJURY TO SOMEONE WHO IS WORKING ON THE ENGINE. *TR

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