NHTSA Complaint #10735998 — 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10735998 |
| Vehicle | 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 86,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
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