Issue ID | 1264677 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10838647 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/12/15 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota prius. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled. Various warning lights illuminated and a beeping noise was present. The contact's vehicle coasted to a stop and was rear ended by another vehicle. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the forearm that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v053000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000....... Updated 04/01/16 *bf *js consumer stated there have been previous stalls which there have been recalls. Updated 6/7/18*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU4C5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/07/12 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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Type of child seat code | |
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Dealer's name | TOYOTA OF SAN DIEGO |
Dealer's telephone number | 619-727-5999 |
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