NHTSA Complaint #11643058 — 2018 TOYOTA RAV4

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11643058
Vehicle 2018 TOYOTA RAV4
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

I was on the freeway driving home and a vehicle cut me on the freeway which resulted in me breaking a little heavier than usual but wasn't abnormal and resulted in the vehicle shutting down due to the battery jumping around in the engine compartment and then instantaneously catching on fire with no way of steering or guiding myself to safety the highway did arrive on scene as well as ambulance and they only asked for registration and vehicle ownership which I hadn't presented but since a tow truck was on its way already they really had no reason to be there other than to make sure I was okay I do have case number and any other information needed for my vehicles abrupt explosion. This incident has been reported to Toyota of Anaheim as well as brand engagement been calling but haven't received helpful information on my loss

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