Issue ID | 1056619 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10578888 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 04/04/14 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The driver attempted to engage the brakes however, the brakes became unresponsive. As a result, the driver crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 60,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ARMONK, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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