Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / TACOMA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003223531 Incident Date: Jun, 21 2003
Consumer's City: BOONVILLE Consumer's State: IN
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: TACOMA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:starter assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4TAWN72N8VZ Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 11 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The ignition remained running after the key was removed from the ignition. the dealer was notified. *ak the starter engaged when the key was turned on, but after the engine started, the starter continued to crank until the battery was disconnected. this created a very dangerous condition. on another occasion the vehicle was started and the starter stayed locked in and cranked the engine. the vehicle was turned off, but the starter continued to run. *scc *jb