Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / TUNDRA / 2002

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005025394 Incident Date: Feb, 19 2005
Consumer's City: ALBUQUERQUE Consumer's State: NM
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: TUNDRA Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: 5TBRT34172S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 18 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jun, 19 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the owner was driving at 50 mph while towing, and could not control the vehicle and crashed. the vehicle was bouncing from guard rail to guard rail. when the owners came to a stop the vehicle was still right side up. the vehicle was totaled. both occupants sustained injuries. the passenger was hospitalized for a week with broken ribs and other internal injuries while the driver suffered from shock and a concussion. however, the driver sustained some injuries from the airbag. both are in physical therapy and the other therapy treatments. the driver is still suffering from headaches. there were no problems before the wreck. no noticeable problems to the vehicle with handling. there was no wobbling or any indication that this was going to happen. *ak *sc