NHTSA Complaint #10693128 — 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10693128
Vehicle	1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 5, 2015
Date Filed	March 9, 2015
Mileage	246,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE FREE FROM FRAME DUE TO RUSTED FRAME. *TR

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