NHTSA Complaint #10471238 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
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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