Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / TUNDRA / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005036897 Incident Date: Aug, 30 2005
Consumer's City: FAIRFIELD Consumer's State: ME
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: TUNDRA Model Year: 2004
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#: 5TBDT44144S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 28 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Mar, 02 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: 2004 toyota tundra. the consumer stated the lower ball joint on the front passenger's side separated and the tire fell off. the consumer found recall, 05v225000, but his vehicle was not included. this happened on august 31, 2005. the consumer noticed the steering felt funny, like there was low air pressure in the tire. the vehicle was towed to a dealership, and they would not cover the repairs. the whole front end was damaged; it pulled out of the axle from the 4 wheel drive. it bent the under carriage, the fender, tie rod ends and steering. also, it ruined the tire. consumer stated the vehicle was going between 30-35 mph and he was able to keep it on the road. there was no crash.*ak *jb