Issue ID | 583790 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10153952 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 25/03/05 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the vehicle started to accelerate out of control. The vehicle was turned off and coasted to the side of the road without incident. There were no prior warnings to indicate a problem. Oil and smoke came from the engine compartment; however there was no fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic noticed a hole that was blown through the engine. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
VIN pattern | JT3HP10V9T0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/01/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AUTO BROKER |
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