Issue ID | 1486335 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115282 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/07/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Our 2012 camry se had approximately 66,000 miles when the brake problem occurred. I was the driving vehicle on the highway on 7/30/18 going 55 mph when i heard an whistling sound for 2-3 minutes. When i arrived at my destination 10 miles from my home i smelt a burning smell which seemed to come from the left rear wheel. When i touched the wheel it was very hot and would have burned my hand if i left it there. I drove home later and the same thing occurred. I threw some water on it and a cloud of steam arose. I called my mechanic who said it was most likely a stuck disc brake caliber and that he had seen the problem before on 2012 & 2013 camrys. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a seized caliber piston which required the replacement of the left rear caliber, pads and rotor for over $500. 00. My concern is that i have never had a safety problem like this occur in any vehicle never mind a fairly new camry which passed a safety inspection at toyota as part of an oil change on 2/20/18 when the vehicle had 63,253 miles. In my opinion there is a defect in the design or in the quality of the brake system which could lead to a brake system fire or brake failure. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DRACUT, MA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BF1FK5CUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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