| Issue ID | 1343712 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10937368 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 21/12/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was parked and the charge cord connected. It had about 2. 9 miles left on battery power, by that calculation it should been charged by 1100p. At 1230p car was fully engulfed in fire. Fire dept is investigating for arson, but my neighbors camera caught it all (i haven't seen it) it seems the car just start on fire by itself, insurance is still investigating, but i'm almost positive that this fire started on its on. It would be great if you guys could follow up. My house also caught on fire. Had i not been jolted up and tried to save my house with a hose, we would have lost the house also. Car was 100 percent destroyed |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TORRANCE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTDKN3DP4C3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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