NHTSA Complaint #10434747 — 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10434747
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 28, 2011
Date Filed	November 7, 2011
Mileage	3 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND PULL TOWARDS THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,100.

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