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The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 96V129000 (suspension:front), the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer refused repairs due to the vehicle age. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 154,000.
My truck experiences severe transmision noise when I apply brakes, came to a stop and then proceed.a noticeable clunking noise took place as if the transmission was broken.also my front tires wore excessively on the heels, and I was told by the dealer that the front end was misaligned. Ofcourse I paid for a front end alignment but it didnt help the vehicle from shaking at speeds of 55+mph.also, the front suspension shimmies, shakes, and rattles over minor road imperfections. I feel like the steering wheel is telling me this vehicle is unsafe. I have never had an accident, and my vehicle is still under warranty. Can someone offer help or advice? thomas J finley.( dot number: )
- San Rafael, CA, USA
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I've had problems with a few other things as well, and Toyota has been unwilling to help. Also, I haven't ever received any update or recall info from Toyota, sense I have owned it.( dot number: Tire size: 33 12 50 )
While driving vehicle about any speed, especially 65 mph, consumer hit a bump and the front tires started bouncing up and down, making the consumer lose control of vehicle. The tires stopped bouncing after while. Manufacturer was contacted, they said that they did not find this matter as a problem.
Received recall notice four months ago for front suspension, can't get vehicle repaired because dealer claims they don't have the parts and don't know when they will receive the parts.
While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem. Consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting out heavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced. Speaker had to be replaced. Radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.
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- Dayville, NJ, USA