NHTSA Complaint #10484757 — 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10484757
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 15, 2012
Date Filed	November 15, 2012
Mileage	82,500 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING RIGHT AT 35MPH THE STEERING BECAME HARD TO CONTROL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES AND BROKE THE RIGHT THUMB. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUFFERED BRUISES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,500. ..UPDATED 12/05/12 *BF UPDATED12/07/2012 *JS*DT UPDATED 4/21/20*JB

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