Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / TUNDRA / 2000

Recalls
5 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003051922 Incident Date: Apr, 25 2003
Consumer's City: WASCO Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: TUNDRA Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Power train:driveline:differential unit
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 5
Vehicle's VIN#: 5TBBT4414YS Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 04 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 14 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the 2000 toyota tundra that was bought new had a tire problem. while driving on the highway the rear differential locked, the contact lost control, and the vehicle caught on fire. there were five people in the vehicle and all occupants were injured. the dealer inspected the vehicle, and determined the failure was due to a lack of oil in the vehicle.*ak