Issue ID | 990177 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10521531 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/06/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had to return a 2012 prius i rented from avis corp. The carbon fiber steering wheels on the 2012 prius vehicles are decomposing in the florida heat and sun. The steering wheel is putting carbon (glass) fibers into people's hands. They make our hands red and itch from the carbon glass fibers poking our hands. You can see the fibers shining in the sunlight at the right angle. You guys need to look into this. Probably need to cover wheels with leather or something. Also, it appears toyota does not answer their support phones and fixed their support (complaint) web site not to work. You cannot type into the message filed to describe your issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SIMI VALLEY, 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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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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 | 0 |
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