| Issue ID | 821382 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10359690 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RX300 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/04/10 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Product type code | EQUIPMENT |
| Description of the problem | Owner of 2008 lexus es received recall notice for issue with sudden acceleration. Car was taken to lexus service dept for repairs. However a month or so later, the car suddenly accelerated getting up to speed of approx 70 mph in a residential area. Brakes did not stop or slow car down. As a result, two parked cars were hit, and damaged residents yards before running head on into a tree in someone's yard. The driver and passenger were injured. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | N |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
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