NHTSA Complaint #10588303 — 2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10588303
Vehicle	2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	April 15, 2014
Date Filed	May 14, 2014
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 7/16/14*CN

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