NHTSA Complaint #10637295 — 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10637295
Vehicle	1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	August 1, 2014
Date Filed	September 18, 2014
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SHOCK WAS RUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED WITH NO SUPPORT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A MONTH AGO WHEN THE FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

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