NHTSA Complaint #11608880 — 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11608880
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 15, 2018
Date Filed	August 16, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

The frame has failed by rusting through and continues to the brake line. It is available for inspection. The truck is no longer safe to drive due to the rust and brake issues. The truck frame could have failed in traffic causing harm to myself and other drivers. The problem has been confirmed by Yingling’s in Topeka, KS, Lewis Toyota in Topeka and Crown Toyota in Lawrence, KS. They have all done inspections of the truck frame. The problem first appeared when it was taken to Yinglings in 2018 to replace the muffler.

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