| Issue ID | 1652569 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11318264 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 20/02/20 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Three separate times in less than 20,000 miles, there was a bubble on the side of our tire which had to be replaced!!!! In 50 plus years of driving, we never had a bubble on the side of a tire, which needed each time to be replaced lest we have a blowout. The service manager during one of our replacements told us that the problem was caused by toyota providing inadequate protection for the wheels. This is a dangerous situation which will lead to blowouts and deaths unless the nhtsa takes immediate action. The service manager, speaking confidentially. Told us that toyota will fight this rather than spend $1200. Per tire casing to do the right thing. You must act before deaths occur from blowouts. Also, toyota should reimburse for all tire bubbling!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NYC, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BZ1HK7JUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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