Issue ID | 899453 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10441922 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/12/11 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The drivers seat does not raise far enough to allow shorter drivers to see over the dash board , base of windshield and rear of hood. This prevents shorter drivers from being able to see the the ground anywhere near the car. Giving the drivers a 2 dimensional view of the traffic and objects between 3 and 5 feet high. Anything below 3 foot tall is not visible for 30 to 50 feet in front of the car. The raised belt line is also causing this problem of 2 dimensional views verses 3 dimensional views. This is a serious safety issue.. It could be fixed with increased travel height for the drivers seat. As i have had to offer several friend chair cushions to prop them up so they could see.. When i looked in the car. I don't think do to the windshield angle.. That i being almost 6 foot tall could see the ground anywhere near the front of the car either. I don't fit in these cars. *kb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES , CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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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