| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001085242 | Incident Date: Nov, 30 2001 |
| Consumer's City: SAN FRANCISCO | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: LX450 | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JT6HJ88J8V0 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 13 2001 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 30 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The rotors on the disc brakes have warped three times in app. 8000 miles. the manufacturer concedes that the brakes are inadequate for the weight of the vehicle, when it is owned by people in hilly areas. the manufacturer also states that the problem of brakes overheating is pervasive, but says it is not a design flaw. i have asked the manufacturer to either provide a fix, or extend the warranty for the life of the vehicle, but the manufacturer has refused. *ak |
