Issue ID | 1129868 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10651207 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 02/06/14 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2014 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to engine and steering wheel issues. *smd the consumer was unable to start the engine due to the steering wheel being in the locked position. The ignition key would not turn. The dealer informed the consumer, the steering wheel self locked, and he would have to wiggle the steering wheel left to right. *jb the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly started to accelerate to a seemingly uncontrolled speed. The consumer applied the brake and lowered the gear to its lowest ratio, but with little effect to control the seemingly ever increasing speed of the vehicle. The consumer managed to navigate several short radius curves and tore down the slope road toward a main commuter roadway. The vehicle was speeding out of control and unfortunately he hit a commercial van. The consumer finally managed to get the vehicle stopped. However, the engine was still running. The vehicle was placed in parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Updated 10/28/15.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | SHERMAN OAKS, CA |
VIN pattern | 5YFBURHE8EPXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/05/14 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
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 | KEYES TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | VAN NUYS |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 91401 |