Issue ID | 1277589 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10860544 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 10/03/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The engine started on fire under normal driving conditions. The car was not involved in any accident. The rav4 limited was totaled. It was less than 3 years old and had 17,500 miles on it. The car was serviced regularly by toyota. The last service was about 4 months prior to the fire. Toyota has not honored their 3yr/36,000 mile warranty coverage on the car. Toyota has not offered a replacement car, rental or anything. Every time we call our toyota case manager or legal department managers, we have to leave a message and they never return our calls. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17450 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EAST PROVIDENCE, RI |
VIN pattern | 2T3YFREV2DWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | 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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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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