Issue ID | 1000693 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10533612 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 28/07/13 |
Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On a sunny hot day vehicle was parked for approx 20 outside. Entered the vehicle once no mishap. Upon second entry "3 minutes apart" when door was closed rear window just fell apart. I found glass on the ground outside of the vehicle and the remaining glass in the vehicle. What appears to have happen is the rear window exploded. Not aware of any prior damage to the window. Toyota was given two attempts to review the grievance on each occasion claiming owner fault or responsibility. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VASSALBORO, ME |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
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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