Body Cab Type: Extra/Super/ Quad/Double/King/Extended
Body Class: Truck
Brake System Type: Hydraulic
Drive Type: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Model: 5VZ-FE
GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Make: TOYOTA
Manufacturer: TABC INC.
Manufacturer Id: 13383
Model: Tacoma
Model Year: 1997
Note: Chassis: With 1/2 ton Independent Front Suspension
Plant City: Fremont
Plant Company Name: TABC Inc.
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: California
Series: RZN171L/VZN170L
Trim: DELUXE
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Wheel Base Type: Extra Long
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A FENCE AS SHE WAS DRIVING 20 MPH ON A WINDING ROAD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME THE TOYOTA DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED HER TO WAIT UNTIL SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL BEFORE BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN SO THEY COULD CHECK HER ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MANAGER WAS VERY RUDE AND ADVISED HER NOT TO CALL THE OFFICE AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. UPDATED 3/30/10 *CN UPDATED 06/17/10*JB
1997
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER FOUND CORROSION ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE FRAME AND THE SPRINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO REFUSED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,518.