NHTSA Complaint #10471238 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10471238
Vehicle 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 56,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HANDLE ON THE LIFT GATE MELTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED IT WHEN HE GRABBED THE LIFT GATE HANDLE AND A STICKY SOLUTION COVERED HIS HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

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