Issue ID | 968692 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10502115 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | SCION |
Model | IQ |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/01/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 scion iq. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph over a road bump, the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering system was not stable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer performed a front end alignment. The failure was not corrected. The contact continued to lose control of the vehicle after driving over a road bump. The contact called the manufacturer. The manufacturer sent a representative to further examine the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 3/28/13 *cn the consumer stated the steering had a quick over steer, creating a dangerous condition, when having to quickly change direction while traveling. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORT ORANGE, FL |
VIN pattern | JTNJJXB01CJXXXXXX |
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 | 23/01/13 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | DAYTONA TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | DAYTONA BEACH |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code |