| Issue ID | 1062201 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10585779 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/01/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dashboard all of a sudden became sticky and shiny. As i was cleaning the windshield one day, the paper started to stick to the dashboard and i still can't remove it. I tried with several products to neutralize the dashboard, without success. I brought the car to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and asked them for their advise. They told me that they never observed anything like that and only could offer to replace the dashboard for approximately $1500. The sheen on the dash also creates a glare on sunny days, which create a safety hazard. I personally think its a product defect and toyota is avoiding a recall. I am 67 years old, and have owned many vehicles in my lifetime. This is a first. It really needs to be investigated. Sincerely, very disappointed *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WELLINGTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K29UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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