Issue ID | 1158205 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10683364 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 09/02/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Immediate attention required re:2015 toyota corolla ? Dangerous steering failure dear nhtsa, on december 8, 2014, i purchased a new 2015 toyota corolla. On february 9, 2015, the steering wheel failed to operate while i was making a left turn, leaving me stranded in the middle of a busy intersection with oncoming traffic. Turning the wheel caused no input to the wheels. The service technician told me that ? The computer became overwhelmed.? Thankfully there was not a wreck. After stopping, there were no warnings lights or messages. I clicked every display feature in an attempt to decipher what had gone so wrong with my new car. I turned off the vehicle, waited a moment, and it turned it back on at which time the steering wheel warning sign appeared. I was ill and had a doctor? S appointment, so i reached out to toyotacare as soon as my appointment concluded. The service department at autonation has always provided topnotch service, and they have continued to do so through this dangerous, disappointing and puzzling failure. Their service technician advised me that the part is backordered and let me know it will be at least one week before the part arrives and is installed. Today, they told me that toyota engineer came to inspect the car and that toyota is taking the apparently defective part for further inspection. If you wish to inspect the car, please take immediate action. The car is at: autonation toyota south 4800 s interstate 35 frontage rd austin tx 78745 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1869 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
VIN pattern | 5YFBURHE0FPXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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