| Issue ID | 1395742 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11011484 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/01/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My driver side sun visor has came unhinged on its own. I am able to temporarily place it back on the hook by pulling the plastic open that surrounds the brackets so it can operate as a sunvisor should. But if i go over a bump then it is likely to come unhooked and obstruct my vision by leaning while only supported by the small catch hook. This is a major safety concern. At times it completely falls into my lap as i am driving or i will get into the car and the visor will be laying on the seat. It falls off when the car is stable and in motion. It also will not close up. So if i need it closed (i. E at night) then i have to take it off. My mother has driven my car and she is shorter than me so she sits closer there the wheel. She informed me that while driving, the visor fell off and hit her on the head. Big issue! It is somewhat expensive to replace and is a manufacturer defect that they should fix. It seems the "safest" thing to do besides replace it is to not have the visor up but that it's the sole reason for having a sun visor... To block the sun... Yet it does not effectively serve it's purpose without risk. The passenger side is rarely used but will make clicking sounds in every position it is moved to so i'm sure it will break soon also. So i checked out toyota recall/warranty and apparently only a few of the 2011 vehicles fall in the covered range although this seems to be a problem for more than those few. I would appreciate if nhtsa would investigate this issue further. This is not just a cosmetic concern. Obstructed vision is very dangerous. I fall within the make, model, and year range but not the vin range for repair, which is crazy! Any of the toyota's with this issue that meet the basic criteria should qualify regardless of the product supplier for that vin. Seems to be a way to spend less fixing by covering less vehicles and not considering safety. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADISON, AL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BF3EK7BUXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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