| Issue ID | 629017 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189899 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/02/07 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a 2007 toyota camry le in september 2006. Five months after purchase, i noticed a loud "thud" from the rear of the car during normal acceleration. I also noticed that this only occurs when the fuel tank is between half to full. I took the car to the toyota dealer for evaluation. The service department assessed the car and stated, "it was operating with in the design parameters of the car, and it was just the gas in the tank." in addition, they stated "we cannot do anything about it because it is a normal function of the car." i then filed for arbitration and the arbitrator ruled it was a defect and must be repaired by toyota. I have made an appointment with the dealer who stated he does not know how to repair the problem, but that a toyota technical representative will be there to direct the repair of the documented problem. I am concerned that this may be a safety issue; therefore, i am requesting immediate action. I feel that if the car cannot be repaired to my satisfaction with total elimination of above problem, that it will still be a safety issue, and that toyota re-purchase vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NIAGARA FALLS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K67UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 19/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | FUCILLO TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GRAND ISLAND |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |