NHTSA Complaint #10328679 — 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10328679
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	May 3, 2010
Date Filed	May 3, 2010
Mileage	139,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

SERIOUS CORROSION ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASING AT BELOW FILL BOLT, LEAKING FLUIDS. DEALER UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING BECAUSE PART IS NOT A COVER AS IN MOST VEHICLES. DEALER ONLY SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WITH ALL PARTS. THIS SITUATION PRESENTS A SERIOUS THREAT TO LIFE AS THESE COMPONENTS ARE SEVERELY AND UNUSUALLY RUSTED. *TR

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