NHTSA Complaint #11207907 — 2017 TOYOTA RAV4

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11207907
Vehicle	2017 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	May 10, 2019
Date Filed	May 15, 2019
Mileage	27,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TRAVELING ON A TRIP USING DRIVERS HEATED SEAT. IT GOT TOO HOT. I TURNED IT OFF. GOT TO HOTEL, CHECKED IN SETTLED IN FOR NIGHT. WOKE UP TO 3 BURNS ON UPPER BACK LOWER BACK AND UPPER LEG. 3AM BLISTERS POPPED WITH EXCRUCIATING PAIN. WENT TO DOCTOR, SHE STATED 1-BURN 2-3RD DEGREE, 1 BURN 2ND DEGREE, 1 BURN 1ST DEGREE.

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