NHTSA Complaint #10723042 — 2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10723042
Vehicle 2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 156,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

THE SPARE TIRE IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A STEEL CABLE THAT BROKE SPONTANEOUSLY AFTER 14 YEARS OF STRESS SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF A HEAVY SPARE TIRE. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I SUSPECT THAT THIS MIGHT HAPPEN TO ANY VEHICLE THAT DEPENDS ON A SINGLE STEEL CABLE TO HOLD UP A SPARE TIRE.

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