Issue ID | 748111 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10292727 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | VENZA |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 03/11/09 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota venza. He stated that while he was driving in reverse with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and hit a tree. The engine was still on; however, he turned the vehicle off and pushed it into the garage for fear that the failure would reoccur. The contact sustained a large laceration to his head. He was required to get staples for his head injury. The airbags did not deploy. The dealer did not offer any assistance; yet, they advised the contact to notify the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they would advise him of the diagnosis after they retrieve the vehicle and inspect it. The failure and current mileages were 230. Update 12/14/09 *cn updated 12/16/09*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 230 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LINDALE, TX |
VIN pattern | 4T3ZK11A99UXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/11/09 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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