NHTSA Complaint #540182 — 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA
2 Injuries 1 Death Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 540182 |
| Vehicle | 1996 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
THIS ACCIDENT HAS BEEN REFERRED TO A LAWYER AND AN ENGINEERING EXPERT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AXLE FAILED DUE TO A MECHANICAL DEFECT. ON WITNESS FOLLOWING THE VEHICLE SAID THE VEHICLE DROPPED.
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