NHTSA Complaint #10511235 — 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10511235
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA CAMRY
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 3, 2013
Date Filed	May 9, 2013
Mileage	11,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SUSTAINED A CUT ON HIS LEG CAUSING IT TO BECOME INFECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES TO HER ARMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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