Issue ID | 832247 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10370169 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 25/03/10 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Email from the office of congressman on behalf of constituent re acceleration problems in toyota camry models. *kb the consumer stated the recall was performed on feb 5, 2010 regarding the sudden acceleration problem. However, on march 25, 2010 as the consumer removed the gear from park to drive, with his foot on the brake, the vehicle began to accelerate and roar, the rpm's had redlined and the vehicle began to move forward and the brakes would not stop the vehicle from moving forward. The consumer put the gear in neutral and the vehicle was still accelerating. The consumer then immediately shifted the gear into park and the vehicle came to a screeching halt. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. However, the inspection revealed nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also, the tires had to be replaced due to excess wear, despite the tire rotations that were performed every 5,000. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | COHOES, NY |
VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K39UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 25/09/08 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Dealer's name | TOYOTA OF CLIFTON PARK |
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