| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005020383 | Incident Date: May, 08 2005 |
| Consumer's City: SAN ANTONIO | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: TUNDRA | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 5TBRT34102S | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 16 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: May, 31 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The drivers side front suspension ball joints gave way as i was driving at 75mph on interstate 40 west in texas at mile marker 14. the entire wheel, break, and axle assembly detatched at hi speed. the break line was severed. the assembly folded under the truck and i skidded on the wheel with little control until i could maneuver off of the interstate and maintain an upright position with the vehicle. the twisted tie rod kept the tire and wheel assembly from completely separating from the vehicle. the weather was light snow with a temperature of about 34 degrees. time was appx 9.50 am. the truck was repaired without comment by street toyota of amarillo, texas at a cost of appx. $ 2,200. the dealer said there was an inordinate amount of wear on the front end steering components. the truck is in good condition with a good documented service record. the truck had been steering "loosely" and i had a mechanic examine the steering the previous week. he said it looked and drove ok, but he couldn't really tell. the truck has never been involoved in an accident or insurance claim. |
