| Issue ID | 850408 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10392622 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 23/03/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling 25 mph, he saw smoke being emitting from the drivers side door. When he opened the door, it was on fire. He was able to extinguished the fire with water. The contact thought that it was an electrical fire originating from the wires in the door which caused the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileage was approximately 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOK PARK, OH |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V086XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 25 |
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