| Issue ID | 905960 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447230 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | YARIS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/01/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The operator was driving a 2007 toyota yaris (4-door sedan) around a slight turn in the roadway at approximately 35 to 40 mph when the vehicle encountered "black ice" and lost traction. The car began to slide and spin, which was immediately followed by a head-on collision with the highway guard rail. The vehicle was instantly rendered a total loss and damage to both the front of the vehicle (entire engine compartment) and guard rail were very extensive. Unfortunately, no airbags deployed at any point during the collision. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51623 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COS COB, CT |
| VIN pattern | JTDBT923271XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 40 |
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