NHTSA Complaint #10512504 — 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10512504
Vehicle	2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 11, 2013
Date Filed	May 17, 2013
Mileage	34,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TIE ROD AND WHEELS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISING AND CONTUSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000. *TR

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