Issue ID | 767852 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10312261 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | IS |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 06/02/10 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus is 250 . He stated that while driving 35 mph up a hill when turning and slowing down by putting his foot on the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle accelerated and crashed over a mountain. The contact sustained major injuries, broke his right shoulder, chest pains, and his face was also injured when the air bag deployed hitting him in the face. The police and the insurance company were contacted and a report was filed by both of them. The vehicle was towed to a local towing facility where they stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was contacted and wrote a report as well. He also stated that he received a recall notice for the floor mats and was waiting for an appointment. The failure and current mileage were 11000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EAST ELIJAY, GA |
VIN pattern | JTHBK262295XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 24/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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