| Issue ID | 1460554 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11084968 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/04/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | April 13, 2018 my 2013 toyota camry entire overhead center roof console box assembly had to be replaced. This was required due to excessive heat exposure causing warping, cracking and melting of the small grey plastic facing that houses the small black buttons: 3 garage door buttons, two interior inside light buttons flanked by the open / close and up / down buttons. This was never a problem in any extreme weather conditions since it was purchased as a new car until april 10, 2018. The issue occurred during hot whether where the car was parked in an open residential lot with and without a sun screen visor. The toyota dealer inspected the assembly and stated that it was not able to detect an electrical malfunction. The dealer said this same issue occurred in 2 to 3 other toyota camrys at that dealership where the dealer was unable to establish an electrical problem. My concern is / was that the heat was so intense that the plastic framing about 3 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PUNTA GORDA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4T4BF1FK8DRXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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