| Issue ID | 935389 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10470438 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | VENZA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/12/11 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota venza. The contact stated that the handle on the front driver's side hood fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics who advised that the handle would have to be replaced. The handle was replaced but fractured a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the repair would not be covered under warranty, in which the handle was first replaced under warranty. The contact stated that the handle was necessary because he was disabled and used the handle to enter and exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CROSSVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 4T3ZK3BB5BUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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