Issue ID | 687398 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10237674 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 11/08/08 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. While driving 55 mph, the front hood of the vehicle released, blocking the contact's view of the highway. The hood smashed against the windshield, which caused it to bend out of shape and become destroyed. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The windshield was cracked and the roof above the windshield was also damaged. The vehicle was no longer under warranty and the dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the repair costs. The failure and current mileages were 119,170. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119170 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LEXINGTON, MA |
VIN pattern | 1NXBR12E61ZXXXXXX |
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 | 08/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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