TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN COUGHING AND BLACKED OUT. HE CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO SEVERAL TREES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES OR PASSENGERS INVOLVED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEAL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN COUGHING AND BLACKED OUT. HE CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO SEVERAL TREES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES OR PASSENGERS INVOLVED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 141,000. UPDATED 12/30/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER BLACKOUT FROM CHOKING. UPDATED 01/05/09. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10250648
60,000 miles · Jun 6, 2008
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
FRONT END COLLISION WITH 2006 TOYOTA CAMERA. 40-45 MPH CRASH. SEAT BELT FAILED TO FIRE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CONFIRMED THAT SEAT BELTS DID NOT FIRE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, TORN-DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR. RESEARCH INDICATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AIR-BAG SYSTEM FOR TOYOTA CAMERA'S 2006 MODEL BUT …
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FRONT END COLLISION WITH 2006 TOYOTA CAMERA. 40-45 MPH CRASH. SEAT BELT FAILED TO FIRE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CONFIRMED THAT SEAT BELTS DID NOT FIRE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, TORN-DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR. RESEARCH INDICATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AIR-BAG SYSTEM FOR TOYOTA CAMERA'S 2006 MODEL BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. NEED GOVERNMENT AGENCY TO ANALYZE COMPUTER CODES. REFUSE TO TURN OVER COMPUTER TO TOYOTA. CAR TOTALED... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10230137
59,000 miles · Mar 29, 2008
Air BagsCrashInjury
2006 V6 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE IN ICY CONDITIONS. VEHICLE STRUCK CONCRETE EMBANKMENT AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FRONT, REAR AND LEFT REAR. CAR DETERMINED TO BE TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY. NEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE AIRBA…
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2006 V6 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE IN ICY CONDITIONS. VEHICLE STRUCK CONCRETE EMBANKMENT AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FRONT, REAR AND LEFT REAR. CAR DETERMINED TO BE TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY. NEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED CONTUSION TO HEAD WITH NO OTHER INJURIES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222677
9,000 miles · Dec 11, 2007
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN DIM. CURRENTLY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SIX TIMES. THE FIRST FOUR TIMES, THE DEALER RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE FIFTH TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER S…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN DIM. CURRENTLY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SIX TIMES. THE FIRST FOUR TIMES, THE DEALER RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE FIFTH TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS DIM IN INTERVALS OF TWO TO FOUR MONTHS AND THEN ILLUMINATES AGAIN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED AGAIN TWO WEEKS AGO. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
NHTSA ODI #10211460
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2007
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
2006 CAMRY....WHILE INCHING MY CAR FORWARD IN MY DRIVEWAY TO POSITION THE CAR TO BACK IT UP, I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AND MOVING AT A SPEED OF NO MORE THAN 2-3 MPH. THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHICH KEPT INCREASING. I WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE, DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I LOOKED DOWN AT THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE SURE IT WAS…
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2006 CAMRY....WHILE INCHING MY CAR FORWARD IN MY DRIVEWAY TO POSITION THE CAR TO BACK IT UP, I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AND MOVING AT A SPEED OF NO MORE THAN 2-3 MPH. THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHICH KEPT INCREASING. I WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE, DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I LOOKED DOWN AT THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. BEFORE I KNEW IT, I HIT HEAD ON THE VERY LARGE TREE AT THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 FT FROM THE TREE WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, WHICH SAVED ME FROM SMACKING MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. MY HEAD JERKED FORWARD AND I HAD A TREMENDOUS HEADACHE AFTERWARDS WITH PAIN IN MY NECK. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND MY HUSBAND REACHED IN THE WINDOW AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND I CAREFULLY MOVED IT AWAY FROM THE TREE. THE FORCE WITH WHICH I HIT THE TREE PUSHED IN MY FRONT END AND ALSO DID SOME DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD SINCE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR TO CHECK THIS OUT. HE DID SAY THAT IF HE DOESN'T EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM, HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE BY TOYOTA. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I AM ANXIOUS FOR THE RESULTS AND WILL NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10202262
21,000 miles · Jan 9, 2007
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE THE HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT STATED THE HE HAD FOUR MINOR CRASHES DUE TO THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING. IN THE LATEST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ACROSS A FIVE LA…
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TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE THE HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT STATED THE HE HAD FOUR MINOR CRASHES DUE TO THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING. IN THE LATEST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ACROSS A FIVE LANE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY, AND WAS NOT AWARE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED, AND TAKEN IN AN AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS FROM THE SEAT BELTS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD PREVIOUSLY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR ORDER, AND THE POLICE REPORT.*AK UPDATED 02/06/07. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10178183
Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2006
Air BagsCrashInjury
FRONT-END OF MY 2002 CAMRY WAS DESTROYED IN A FRONT-END COLLISION. BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10170428
4,500 miles · Sep 11, 2006
Air BagsCrashInjury
THE AIRBAGS ON MY TOYOTA-CAMRY- LE 2006 DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE INCIDENT SITE IF REQUIRED. MY WIFE WAS INJURED. I BELIEVE IF THE AIR BAG WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, THE INJURY MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10167793
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2006
Air Bags
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE INFORMATION REGARDING 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SYSTEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, MOST OF THE TIME THE LIGHT INDICATES THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF. IF SHE RAISES HER FEET OFF THE FLOOR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ABOUT 3/4 OF THE TIME THE PASSENGER AIR…
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CONSUMER WOULD LIKE INFORMATION REGARDING 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SYSTEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, MOST OF THE TIME THE LIGHT INDICATES THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF. IF SHE RAISES HER FEET OFF THE FLOOR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ABOUT 3/4 OF THE TIME THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WILL BE ON. THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS HIS BELIEF THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SHOULD BE ON WITHOUT TAKING SPECIAL MEASURES. *JB
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Vehicle Speed Control
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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