Issue ID | 1713768 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11385335 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 17/12/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the contact depresssed the brakes because the vehicle ahead stalled. The contact was able to complete stop but the vehicle behind him was unable to stalled crashing into the rear of vehicle. Which caused the front of the front of the contact vehicle to run in the rear of the car ahead of him. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy, and no warning light illuminated from vehicle. The contact sustatined back pain, and bump on the head and neck strain , the contact daughter sustained chest injury and his son had tooth injury causing bleeding from the mouth. The contact was not aware of any other injuries from the other drivers. Medical assistance was received at the scene but the contact decline going to the hosptial til the next day. The vehilce was towed to local mechanic who deemed the vehicle was total loss. A police report was filed. The dealer or the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CAPE CORA, FL |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK1EB8DUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 3 |
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Date of purchase | 08/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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