Issue ID | 1008103 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10538654 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 12/05/13 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that when the sun would shine on the dashboard material, it would reflect and cause an obstruction to the driver's visibility of the roadway. In addition, the material on the dashboard would become very sticky as if it were melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician did not inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,800 and the current mileage was 37,534. Updated 10/17/13 *cn the consumer stated he noticed the dashboard was very shiny and sticky and there were small holes beginning to appear. As time went on within a week, there were more holes. The holes were an inch long. .. Updated 12/17/13 *bf updated 12/18/13*cn photos received 12/18/13 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | METAIRIE, LA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K39UXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 07/05/13 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | MURPHY CADILLAC |
Dealer's telephone number | 504-885-3000 |
Dealer's city | METAIRIE |
Dealer's state code | LA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 70006 |