NHTSA Complaint #10908283 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10908283 |
| Vehicle | 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 167,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VSC AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND LOCKED THE FRONT BRAKES. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE LEFT LANE AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 167,000.
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