Issue ID | 762955 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10307146 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 03/02/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a toyota camry hybrid, 2009. I am also experiencing the same brake failure problems that the toyota 2010 prius is being recalled for. I noticed that when braking on down sloped roads, slippery roads, or bumpy roads, the car seems to accelerate while braking. This occurs for 1-2 seconds. It is a very scary feeling. Last week i narrowly avoided hitting 2 cars during a minor snow fall because while making a slow turn or braking the car again accelerated and the braking system failed momentarily. I verbally asked the dealer that i purchased the car from, and my neighborhood dealer 2 weeks ago while making a scheduled 15k mile service visit about the problem, but they weren't aware of it and suggested that it could be the hybrid system kicking in. A few days later i heard of the prius recall and was shocked when i read the reasons behind it. I am now scheduled for a service visit tomorrow at toyota. At my last service visit they said the brakes were in good condition, but i think this is an electrical problem. Please investigate the camry hybrids as well. This problems is reproducible and occurs every time that i am on a bumpy road and brake or on a slippery surface and brake. *tw |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14553 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JAMAICA, NY |
VIN pattern | 4T1BB46K49UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code |