Issue ID | 1522835 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11162086 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 09/11/18 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Takata recall - the knee airbag deployed after a rear end low impact crash on 11/09/18. The bag deployed toward my ankle which was on the break with such force that it crushed my ankle, compound fracture with dislocation and destruction of ligaments and tendons of the ankle joint. The bone was turned at a 90 degree angle. This required being sent to the shock trauma unit at a trauma hospital in memphis, tn. I had extensive surgery on my ankle and an external fixator, which i will wear until around mid january. Then a weight bearing cast and extensive physical therapy. The first deputy on site said it was obvious the airbag more than likely caused the damage to my ankle. There was no other damage to the interior of the car or floor board and no damage to the break or accelerator. I had no other injuries, other that a slight bump on the head from the other airbag. I did have my seatbelt on. I was told at the hospital that i was lucky i didn't lose my foot, this airbag seemed to project forcefully directly into my ankle/foot area and i immediately felt my ankle go numb and i couldn't move it. The bone protruded out of my skin and was turned 90 degrees other surrounding bone was fragmented. Since there were bone fragments that were too small to repair, this will complicate complete recovery from my injury. I have photos, but i was unable to upload. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARUTHERSVILLE, MO |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K29UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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