NHTSA Complaint #11099408 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11099408
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	June 1, 2018
Date Filed	June 3, 2018
Mileage	156,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION OF THE FRAME, TECHNICIAN ADVISED OWNER NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.

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