I HAVE A 2006 CAMRY LE WHICH HAS DEVELOPED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING SHAFT OR COLUMN SOMEWHERE BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL. TOYOTA HAS A SERVICE NUMBER ON IT, BUT WILL NO DO ANYTHING UNLESS THIS DETECT WAS REPORTED BEFORE 36,000 MILES. THEY REQUIRE YOU TO FIND THEIR DETECT IT EARLY AND IF YOU FIND IT LATER AFTER 36,000 MILE…
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I HAVE A 2006 CAMRY LE WHICH HAS DEVELOPED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING SHAFT OR COLUMN SOMEWHERE BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL. TOYOTA HAS A SERVICE NUMBER ON IT, BUT WILL NO DO ANYTHING UNLESS THIS DETECT WAS REPORTED BEFORE 36,000 MILES. THEY REQUIRE YOU TO FIND THEIR DETECT IT EARLY AND IF YOU FIND IT LATER AFTER 36,000 MILES THEY SAY THAT'S TOO BAD YOU ARE TOO LATE. THIS IS JUST WRONG !! THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM, YET THEY HOPE YOU PASS 36,000 MILES SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO FIX THEIR KNOWN DEFECT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10255233
66,681 miles · Jan 12, 2009
Steering
POPPING AND LOOSE STEERING WHILE TURNING, STOPPING , ACCELERATING OR JUST DRIVING. THE FAILURE IS THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT, THE OCCURRENCE IS CONSTANT WHILE DRIVING. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10254797
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2008
Steering
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 LE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISE, COMPANY SENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ST001-06 DATED 02.16.2006 TO DEALERS FOR REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. OWNER NEVER MADE AWARE OF THIS. I BECAME AWARE OF 'STEERING KNOCKS' TWO MONTHS AGO, WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN WARRANTY (UNDER 36,000 MILES). TOLD BY DEALERS SERV…
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2006 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 LE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISE, COMPANY SENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ST001-06 DATED 02.16.2006 TO DEALERS FOR REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. OWNER NEVER MADE AWARE OF THIS. I BECAME AWARE OF 'STEERING KNOCKS' TWO MONTHS AGO, WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN WARRANTY (UNDER 36,000 MILES). TOLD BY DEALERS SERVICE 'ADVISER' THAT THIS WAS NORMAL 'PLAY'. NOW PROBLEM WORSE BUT REPLACEMENT REFUSED, BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS 36,700 MILES (ONE MONTH AND 700 MILES OVER). HAVE SAFETY CONCERN IF NOT FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10248494
1 miles · Jan 6, 2008
Steering
CAR CONSTANTLY PULLS TO LEFT. CANNOT RELEASE TENSION ON STEERING WHEEL FOR FEAR OF GOING OFF THE ROAD. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM. AFRAID TO TAKE ON A LONG TRIP FOR FEAR OF DRIVER FATIGUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10213994
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2006
Steering
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY'S STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT. *KB ***NAR*** THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS WHILE IN CURSES. THE CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE PULLS WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS AND MORE FREQUENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES IT ALSO PULLS WHILE BRAKING. THE VEHICLE SEEM TO …
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2006 TOYOTA CAMRY'S STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT. *KB ***NAR*** THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS WHILE IN CURSES. THE CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE PULLS WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS AND MORE FREQUENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES IT ALSO PULLS WHILE BRAKING. THE VEHICLE SEEM TO ALWAYS BE PARKED AT AN ANGLE, ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PULLS STRAIGHT INTO PARKING SPACES. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS STIFF AS IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. THE CONSUMER HAS ALSO NOTICED A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING INTO TIGHT SPOTS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10164779
500 miles · May 23, 2006
SteeringCrash
I'VE GOT VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH CAR DEALER. I HAVE BOUGHT TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 AT THE END OF FEBRUARY 2006. AFTER RECEIVING A NEW CAR, I HAD HEARD SOME KIND OF NOISE WHEN I DROVE THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME. AT THAT POINT, I KNEW THAT THIS KIND OF NOISE WAS NORMAL BECAUSE MY CAR WAS BRAND NEW. UNFORTUNATELY, THAT NOISE HAD GOT LO…
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I'VE GOT VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH CAR DEALER. I HAVE BOUGHT TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 AT THE END OF FEBRUARY 2006. AFTER RECEIVING A NEW CAR, I HAD HEARD SOME KIND OF NOISE WHEN I DROVE THE CAR FOR THE FIRST TIME. AT THAT POINT, I KNEW THAT THIS KIND OF NOISE WAS NORMAL BECAUSE MY CAR WAS BRAND NEW. UNFORTUNATELY, THAT NOISE HAD GOT LOUDER TIME AFTER TIME, AND DID NOT STOP. TO FIX A NOISE PROBLEM ON MY CAR, I CHECKED MY CAR TO TOYOTA. TOYOTA FOUND THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME THAT MY CAR NEEDED TO REPLACE A WHOLE TRANSMISSION. AT THAT TIME, I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE FACT THAT MY NEW CAR NEEDED TO FIX, BECAUSE MY CAR HAD GOT JUST 500 MILEAGE ON IT AND JUST PASSED TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR. FURTHERMORE, I FELT DISPLEASURE AND WAS VERY UPSET ABOUT THEIR EMPLOYEES' ATTITUDE. I WANTED TO TRADE IN MY CAR WITH A NEW ANOTHER CAMRY. THEY REQUIRED ME TO PAY FOR 7000 DOLLAR MORE WITH MY OLD CAR. I HAD BEEN WAITED FOR MORE ONE HOUR TO MAKE DEAL WITH ONE OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. AT THAT TIME, I HAD FELT SOME KIND OF DISCRIMINATION. EVEN WORSE, THIS THURSDAY, I ALSO HAVE HEARD SAME NOISE AGAIN. TO CHECK THE NOISE, I DROPPED OFF MY CAR AGAIN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE. TOYOTA TOLD ME THAT MY CAR HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM ON STEERING SHAPE AT THIS TIME. I LET HIM REPAIR IT AGAIN. UNTIL THIS VERY DAY, EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WAS CHECKED TWICE AT THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE, I CAN HEAR THE SAME NOISE AGAIN. I'VE KNOWN THAT THE QUALITY OF TOYOTA IS VERY GOOD AND TRUSTED THE SERVICE. FOR NOW, I AM SO DOUBT ABOUT THE TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE. IT SEEMS THE TECHNICIANS ARE NOT TRAINED TO BE PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR TOYOTA CARS OR THEY DID NOT TRY TO CHECK MY CAR. I AM WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER WAYS TO CHANGE MY CAR. LIKE I MENTIONED ABOUT MY CAR, I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE IT TO THE ANOTHER NEW CAR, IF POSSIBLE. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN HELP ME TO SOLVE MY CAR PROBLEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU SO MUCH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10158113
7 miles · Apr 22, 2006
Steering
STEERING WHEEL PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT, MORE FREQUENT ON FREEWAY ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND CURVES AND HAVE TO HOLD WHEEL FIRMLY. PULLS SOMETIMES WHEN BRAKING AND DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS. STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF AT TIMES WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS IN TIGHT SPACES AS IF THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. CAR WOBBLES TOO MUCH WHEN GOING OVER …
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STEERING WHEEL PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT, MORE FREQUENT ON FREEWAY ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND CURVES AND HAVE TO HOLD WHEEL FIRMLY. PULLS SOMETIMES WHEN BRAKING AND DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS. STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF AT TIMES WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS IN TIGHT SPACES AS IF THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. CAR WOBBLES TOO MUCH WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. 8JB
NHTSA ODI #10155858
Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 2006
Electrical SystemSteering
2006 CAMRY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND IGNITION KEY REFUSED TO TURN. *TS *NM
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Vehicle Speed Control
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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