NHTSA Complaint #10512964 — 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10512964
Vehicle	2001 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 20, 2013
Date Filed	May 21, 2013
Mileage	197,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

UPON MAKING A TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE LOWER LEFT(DRIVERS SIDE) BALL JOINT SEPERATED FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. THIS IN TURN MADE THE FRONT WHEEL FALL INTO THE VEHICLE. *TR

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