| Issue ID | 1236749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788859 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | YARIS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/09/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota yaris. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed an orange glow under the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed the electrical wires on the firewall burning, producing small flames. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and was unable to extinguish the flames. The vehicle exploded into a ball of flames. There were no injuries. The local police and fire department arrived at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that an investigation would be conducted. The failure mileage and vin were unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 70 |
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