NHTSA Complaint #558279 — 1999 TOYOTA RAV4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	558279
Vehicle	1999 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 26, 2000
Date Filed	January 23, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

THE CONNECTION TO THE ALTERNATOR WAS HEAVILY BURNT CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE FOR 1/2 HOUR PRIOR TO THE POLICE DEPT. ARRIVING TO HELP THE CONSUMER OUT OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW THAT DID NOT ALLOW FOR THE CONSUMER TO EXIT VEHICLE UNDER POWER LOSS. *MJS

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