| Issue ID | 850371 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393197 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | YARIS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/09/10 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 toyota yaris. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion in the alternator *tgw the consumer stated toyota did not inform their consumers of the possibility of corrosion on the alternator. Eventually, the alternator had to be replaced. Also, the door lock on the drivers side developed a problem which prevented her from using the key to lock the door. The door had to be locked from the inside. Then, the lock on the hatchback door developed a problem. The door lock could not be opened with the key which made the hatchback door useless. *jb updated 04/15/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BEDFORD, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TOYOTA NORTH |
| Dealer's telephone number | 914-666-2262 |
| Dealer's city | MOUNT KISCO |
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