Issue ID | 1566339 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11209120 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 21/05/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact lost control. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a store. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to edmark toyota (located at 15933 n idaho center blvd, nampa, id 83687, (208) 468-8000) where it was being diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 2,300. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2300 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOISE, ID |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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