NHTSA Complaint #10158178 — 2004 TOYOTA AVALON
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10158178 |
| Vehicle | 2004 TOYOTA AVALON |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 16,520 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A CRACK IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOOSE AIR PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER THREE LANES AND STRUCK A ROAD SIGN, WENT BACK OVER THE THREE LANES AND DOWN INTO A WATERY DITCH AND UP THE OTHER SIDE AND CAME TO A STOP. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT HAS NO OTHER RECOLLECTION OF THE INCIDENT AND CAN OFFER NO MORE FACTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED HOWEVER THE WHEEL HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO DESIGN DEFECT. UPDATED 06/12/06. *JB
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