| Issue ID | 1624152 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11287102 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 22/11/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota avalon. While driving 75 mph, a large deer collided head on into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the impact knocked the engine block out of place and pushed it backwards into the windshield area. The contact suffered injuries to the back, a concussion, whiplash, right knee, left arm and wrist. The passenger also experienced injuries to the back, right shoulder, whiplash, and a concussion. Both occupants received medical attention and currently still undergoing medical exams for the injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The insurance adjuster mentioned that the air bags should have deployed. Louisburge sherriff's department was present, but a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PARSONS, KS |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK3DB8AUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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