| Issue ID | 1049821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10574173 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/10/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Geico claim number: [xxx]february 7, 2011 to whom it may concern: note, this is the second time i'm filing to update my address. On october 18, 2010 my 2009 toyota sienna dashboard vsc (variable skid control)/off track and check engine lights illuminated. I took my van in for service immediately. The dealership made repairs that were covered under warranty, and assured me that the van was safe to drive (a copy of the invoice from that service is attached for your reference). On november 24, 2010, the same vsc/off track and check engine lights illuminated again. When i returned to my local dealership for service, i was informed that due to the thanksgiving holiday, the service department did not have availability until november 30, 2010. Service advisor assured me that my vehicle was safe to drive, as long as i stayed in town, and wasn't planning on taking the car on any long trips. However, i never got a chance to return my van to the dealership because on november 29, 2010 it started to make unusually loud noises and accelerated unexpectedly. Naturally, i attempted to stop by braking, but the brakes were not functioning at all. I tried again and again to brake, but to my disappointment the brake pedal did nothing, no matter how much i pumped it. Luckily, i was able to avoid hitting any pedestrians or cars by steering up the curb and into a lamppost. The van continued to accelerate uncontrollably until it finally came to rest on the steps of the county courthouse! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15523 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ENCINO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK23C19SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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