| Issue ID | 490726 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10081429 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/01 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ltr of complaint re the unsafe jack for spare tire installation provided with the new 2004 toyota camry le.*mr the consumer and his son performed the recommended tire rotation at 5000 miles. When the vehicle was jacked in the front, the car moved backwards while lifting to clear the front tire. This occurred on flat ground. The consumer feels this occurred due to a poorly designed jack base. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | HICKSVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE32K74UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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