| Issue ID | 1729186 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11399337 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 16/12/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2010 toyota highlander caught on fire while parked in garage of residence, destroying the highlander and the car parked adjacent to it, along with most of the house. Prior to the fire, there were no issues with the vehicle. The highlander was stationary, with the ignition off and parked in the garage. A subsequent investigation including inspecting burn patterns and thermal damage indicated the fire originated at the front of the toyota highlander on the driver |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDK3EH8ASXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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