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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 000039737 | Incident Date: Sep, 16 2000 |
| Consumer's City: COCONUT CREEK | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: TUNDRA | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 5TBRT3412YS | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 21 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jan, 16 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: On 9/22/05 i submitted complaint information, however, my phone # was incorrect and - correct # [xxx]. also, i indicated my brake system to be air activated it is not - it is fluid activated. the following is a repeat of my compliant: on 9/17/05 i was informed by my toyota dealer that my 2000 toyota model tundra, pickup had major modification to the brake system by toyota company. note i bought this truck new. however, since the truck is out of warranty, i would have to pay for the labor and parts to replace the upgrade parts. the upgraded brake parts consists of thicker rotors, larger calipers and wider brake pads. because the parts upgrade indicates that the current parts are inadequate to do the job of stopping the vehicle under normal driving conditions, i called the toyota consumer relations office and they agreed ,that my brakes system had been upgraded. they said, that since the vehicle is out of warranty, i would pay for both labor cost? and $1600.00 for parts. based on this information, this is not a question of out warranty, rather it is a question regarding auto safety, and therefore, i need your help asap. vehicle vin# [xxx] bought new yr. 2000 from al hendrickson toyota loc. 5201 sample rd coconut creek fla 33073. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr |
