Issue ID | 995730 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10525203 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | YARIS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 11/07/13 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ran over something on the highway in yaris rental car. The fuel tank was punctured / or ruptured as there was a long crack in it and fuel poured out. Luckily i was able to pull off highway to a gas station (~ 1/4 - 1/2 mi) where i parked and we exited car. Additional fuel ran out quickly (gallons?). Reporting because of fuel tank / safety issue. Strength? Vulnerable location? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28250 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MONTCLAIR, NJ |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 09/07/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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