| Issue ID | 997703 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10531527 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 22/07/13 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Flat tire in home garage. Oe pantograph (scissor) jack was used in attempt to raise car. Excessive torque was necessary to begin lift, up to limit of flimsy jack handle. As vehicle neared top of necessary lift, jack flipped over sideways and was propelled out from under car with some force. Car fell. No injury or damage because i observed all safety precautions while lifting. Jack is flimsy, too small for the car, and has much too small a base. This occurred on level concrete floor. Markings on jack include: 2j141, 2012, and made in canada. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8060 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK1FK5CUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| 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 | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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