| Issue ID | 1297040 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10883409 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | VENZA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 28/06/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am writing to let you know of a safety issue concerning by toyota vehicle. I came home from work on june 28, 2016 and parked my car in the garage. As i was leaving i noticed the smell of gasoline. I checked under my car and saw a significant leak of gasoline from my gas tank. I immediately called the towing company and had my car towed to the toyota dealer. After an assessment, the toyota's service advisor told me that my gas tank was pierced. I was surprised because i did not hit anything on the road. When i picked up my car, their invoice read "replaced tank - damaged - leaking at seam." i am writing to ask if this has happened to other toyota cars? I feel that it is a dangerous situation to drive a car that has a gas tank that can split at the seams? I currently drive 50 miles to and from work. I am concerned about the safety of my vehicle and wanted to voice my concern to you regarding this issue with manufacturing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87440 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4T3BK3BB0BUXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 45 |
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