| Issue ID | 1406459 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022407 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/09/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought the car about a year and half back from toyota deaer in rockville, md. When i applied brake to slow down and stop the car at the highway intersections, it accelerated uncontrollably. This happened three times on three different occasions. I have reported the brake system failure and sudden acceleration events to toyota company in texas. The assigned case manager, carey carter in toyota company furnished the case # 1708302943 on september 1, 2017. Corey's contact telephone # : 1-800-333-4331, option 3, extension 73834. The car is now parked in my garage, and i dare not drive it, as it is very unsafe. I request that nhtsa initiate promptly investigation of possible defects in the design and /or manufacture of the toyota rav4 cars to avert jeopardy to traffic safety. Also, i request nhtsa 's advice to resolve my case favorably. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DERWOOD, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2T3RFREV1GWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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 | 10 |
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