NHTSA Complaint #11445147 — 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11445147
Vehicle	2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 22, 2021
Date Filed	December 27, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Frame failure at driver's side front wheel due to excessive rust. Dealership inspected frame 8 months prior to failure and said it was safe to drive. Wheel and steering components broke free from frame. Truck was suddenly unable to move or be driven. Luckily it happened in a parking lot and not while driving on road or on highway at high speed. Yes independent service center confirmed frame failure. No inspections have been done. No warnings.

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