NHTSA Complaint #10944240 — 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10944240
Vehicle	2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 8, 2017
Date Filed	January 11, 2017
Mileage	100,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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