NHTSA Complaint #10642014 — 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10642014
Vehicle 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 9,300 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

TURNING RIGHT FROM A STOP SIGN STOP, THE CAR TOOK OFF IN AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED UNTIL IT HIT A CURB. THE FORCE BROKE THE BALL JOINT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN APPROX 45 DEGREES. THE CAR THEN SKIDDED ABOUT 20 YARDS AND CAME TO A STOP WITH THE MOTOR RACING. IT WAS A SINGLE CAR CRASH WITH NO BODILY INJURY. *TR

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