Issue ID | 518786 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10103630 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | T100 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 26/11/04 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While backing out of the driveway consumer heard a loud noise, and then loss steering control. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and found that the tie rod broke. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they confirmed that tie rod broke. Consumer had the parts available for analysis.*ak the consumer was told by the dealer that the steering rod broke. The consumer stated that the cast iron rod broke just above the brake. *tc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GREENVILLE, SC |
VIN pattern | JT4UN22D8V0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/08/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TOYOTA OF EASLEY |
Dealer's telephone number | 864-855-2233 |
Dealer's city | EASLEY |
Dealer's state code | SC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 29640 |