| Issue ID | 1449191 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11074492 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/02/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 toyota rav4. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that another vehicle was approaching head on towards him. The contact attempted to avoid a crash and moved over to the other side of the highway; however, the other vehicle did the same thing. The other vehicle struck the contact on the passenger side of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The ambulance was called and four out of the five occupants were transported to the hospital. A ten year old occupant was air lifted to the hospital and later died. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. Prior to the crash, the contact was alerted that the rear passenger side seat belt was defective. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (north hollywood toyota, 4606 lankershim blvd, north hollywood, ca 91602) for regular maintenance. The technician informed the contact that the seat belt was defective and an appointment was scheduled for february 17, 2018. The crash occurred the day before the appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTMZFREV1FJXXXXXX |
| 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 | 4 |
| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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