NHTSA Complaint #8007308 — 1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8007308
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 2, 2002
Date Filed	April 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN THE SNOW, VEHICLE LOST DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING A ROLL OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER HAS JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR REAR SUSPENSION.*AK. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES.*JB

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