| Issue ID | 1434629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056544 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 13/12/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota camry. Upon starting the vehicle, the traction and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Also, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle started shaking. The vehicle was taken to darcars 355 toyota rockville (15625 frederick rd, rockville, md 20855 (301) 340-0900) where it was diagnosed that rodents chewed through the insulation and wiring, which needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched the failure online and found that a soy-based product was used in making the insulation and wiring, which could attract rodents. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage was 700. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | 4T1B11HK8JUXXXXXX |
| 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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