NHTSA Complaint #10429016 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10429016
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	October 6, 2011
Date Filed	October 6, 2011
Mileage	135,160 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD ALMOST REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VSC, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME UP ON THE DASH ALONG WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM. REPAIR SHOP SAID BRAKES ARE FINE AND THAT IS A COMPUTER RELATED PROBLEM. *TR

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