NHTSA Complaint #10281335 — 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10281335
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 5, 2007
Date Filed	August 21, 2009
Mileage	190,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. ON AUGUST 5 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH HE HEARD A NOISE AND OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME BROKE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LEFT TIE ROD CORRODED AND BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME IS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO EXISTING RECALL AND WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 190,000.

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