| Issue ID | 1419241 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11041351 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | YARIS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/07/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 14v168000 (air bags), 14v169000 (seats), and 12v491000 (visibility). The dealer was not contacted to schedule a repair appointment. While driving less than 35 mph, the air bag within the steering wheel deployed with force. The driver's side window glass fractured completely. The contact veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the body cavity, which did not require medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. |
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| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STONEY CREEK, VA |
| VIN pattern | JTDBT903881XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 35 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
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