NHTSA Complaint #10995115 — 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10995115
Vehicle	2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 13, 2017
Date Filed	June 14, 2017
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING FAILED AND TURNED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (CLASSIC TOYOTA LOCATED AT 8510 TYLER BLVD MENTOR, OH, 44060) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SUGGESTED THAT THE FRAME BE REPAIRED. CASE NUMBER: 1706140790 WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.

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