| Issue ID | 941853 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475985 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 26/08/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 4 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and without warning. The contact was unable to control the unintended acceleration and crashed into the sidewalk. There was a burning tire smell that was emitted inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The police were notified of the crash however, a police report was not filed of the incident. The dealer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was inoperable was towed from the scene for repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle would be inspected and offered no additional assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 43,000. The consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration on 08/26/12. He was rolling slowly into an angled parking space at 5 mph, with his foot hovering over the brake. When he touched the brake gently, the vehicle took off at full throttle. This was due, to a malfunction caused by electromagnetic interference. The wheels were spinning, and there was a smell of burning rubber, according to an eye witness. The consumer hit a parking meter, knocking it over. The vehicle was subject of the accelerator pedal recall which was performed on march 23, 2010. Updated 09/26/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CEDAR GROVE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K77UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | CALDWELL TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 973-882-0377 |
| Dealer's city | WEST CALDWELL |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 07006 |