| Issue ID | 1192223 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10725733 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/10/14 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving and the rpms increased to 600,000. The vehicle also lost acceleration while downshifting and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who located the failure at the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter assembly was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced for premature oil consumption; however, the failure was not corrected. The contact also advised that the dashboard was melting due to defective material. The dashboard was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 336,822. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 336822 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VACHERIE , LA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K48UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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