Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems of the 2001 Toyota Tundra

Two problems related to brake antilock control unit/module have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tundra.

1 Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2007

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the abs electronic control module melted onto the floor. The garage was filled with grey smoke, ash, and soot. The mechanic stated that an electrical short occurred and the abs electronic control module's power unit remains operational when the engine is shut off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The abs control module will be replaced and the wiring harness may also need to be replaced. The washer fluid bottle tubes were damaged. The current and failure mileages were 82,300.

2 Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2005

Antilock unit caught fire while the vehicle was parked at work. There was no previous indication of a problem. Severe damage to vehicle. Have pictures.




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