NHTSA Complaint #10733935 — 2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10733935
Vehicle 2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 130,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE FRAME ADJACENT TO THE MUFFLER AND SUBFRAME. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME AND SUBFRAME HAD SEVERE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. MA 10/22/2015

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