NHTSA Complaint #11640935 — 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11640935
Vehicle	2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	February 5, 2025
Date Filed	February 5, 2025
Mileage	190,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, stated that the fuel tank had detached. The contact stated that the subframe was extremely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

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