Issue ID | 1290064 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10874031 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 12/05/16 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Re: integrated break controller i wanted to express a serious safety concern i have with an item that now ships with the 2016 toyota 5. 7l tundra's - the built in / integrated break controller for use when pulling trailers/campers/etc. It seems that regardless of the power setting, no noticeable power is supplied to the trailer brakes, even at it's highest setting. It feels like the trailer/camper is pushing the truck, which can be a serious issue when stopping. This would happen every time i would tow and i was always very worried about causing an accident if i needed to stop quickly or if the road conditions were not idea. I've never felt this with other break controllers. It's my understanding toyota has not acknowledged this as being an issue yet. After talking to many other tundra owners everyone has the same issue, i've not talked to anyone that has a working integrated break controller in their 2016. I've taken out my integrated break controller that came in my 2016 toyota tundra and replaced it with an after market brake controller out so i can property brake with my camper attached. For now my issue is resolved, however, i am however very worried about others that might be using the integrated break controller and the huge potential for a serious accident because their trailer or camper brakes are not working. Please look into this before any serious accidents happen. Thanks! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TRAVERSE CITY, MI |
VIN pattern | 5TFDW5F19GXXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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