NHTSA Complaint #10314615 — 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10314615
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 20, 2010
Date Filed	February 26, 2010
Mileage	149,112 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

WE WERE SOUTHBOUND ON I25, EXT 261,STATE OF COLORADO, GOING ABOUT 45 MPH IN LANE #1 WHEN MY VEHICLE, A 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE LEFT LANDING ON THE MEDIAN HITTING THE GUARDRAIL AND CAUSING A 3 CAR ACCIDENT. THE WEATHER WAS A LITTLE SNOW AND THE FWY SURFACE APPEARED CLEAR. *TR

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