| Issue ID | 736465 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281700 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 08/08/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact leased a 2008 toyota camry for a taxicab company. A driver ran the red light which caused the contact to strike his vehicle. The approximate speed of impact was 30 mph; however, the air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The bottom part of the seat belt malfunctioned and the seat belt did not secure him during the crash. He sustained major injuries which included a tear in his heart, concussion, and the discs in his neck and back. He notified the manufacturer; however, they offered no assistance. The dealer advised him that the taxicab company purchased the vehicle and sold the parts on it. The current and failure mileages were approximately 74,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MESQUITE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BB46K58UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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