Issue ID | 1592938 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11244514 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS C |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 28/07/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 toyota prius c. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated while the brake pedal was being depressed the vehicle failed to stop. The contact then swerved to the right and hit a curb as the vehicle went air bourne. The front of the vehicle crashed into a tree and some brushes. The contact stated that all front, side, and rear air bags deployed. The contact sustained scratches and cuts to the knees and neck injuries as she was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer westbury toyota (1121 old country rd, westbury, ny 11590, (516) 272-4499) was contacted but the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure were a case was opened and field investigators were to inspect the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. *tt *as *as consumer stated i |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LEVITTOWN, NY |
VIN pattern | JTDKDTB38H1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 18/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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