NHTSA Complaint #10722315 — 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10722315
Vehicle	1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Date of Incident	May 15, 2015
Date Filed	May 29, 2015
Mileage	161,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED CORRODED PIECES OF METAL THAT DROPPED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.

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