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317 reports28,273 miles · May 11, 2010
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF AN OFFICE BUILDING. WHEN I GENTLY APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ZOOMED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING, SHATTERING A LARGE GLASS WINDOW AND ITS FRAME AND AREA AROUND IT. THIS STOPPED THE CAR. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND BACKED INTO THE PARKING SPACE. THE A…
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I WAS PULLING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF AN OFFICE BUILDING. WHEN I GENTLY APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ZOOMED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING, SHATTERING A LARGE GLASS WINDOW AND ITS FRAME AND AREA AROUND IT. THIS STOPPED THE CAR. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND BACKED INTO THE PARKING SPACE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE. FORTUNATELY, THE OCCUPANT OF THAT OFFICE HAD JUST LEFT. OTHERWISE SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY FLYING GLASS. I HAD NEVER BEFORE HAD TROUBLE OF THIS KIND WITH THIS TOYOTA. THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED, BUT I SOLD THE CAR TO THE AUTO BODY SHOP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329877
100,000 miles · Apr 28, 2010
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR INTEGRITY TIRES, P205/65/R15, DOT N6URB3JR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TREAD DELAMINATED AND SEPARATED, CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE REMAINING TREAD DEPTH WAS INCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT DRIVE OVER ANY POTHOLES OR ANY…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR INTEGRITY TIRES, P205/65/R15, DOT N6URB3JR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TREAD DELAMINATED AND SEPARATED, CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE REMAINING TREAD DEPTH WAS INCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT DRIVE OVER ANY POTHOLES OR ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED WAS 65,326. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10327843
17,000 miles · Apr 20, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND RIGHT FOOT. A …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND RIGHT FOOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT HE WOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED UNTIL AN INVESTIGATOR INSPECTED IT TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE OF THE TRAILER HE CRASHED INTO COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE INTERFERED WITH THE CURRENT OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE IN HIS VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 17,000. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPDATED 11/04/10
NHTSA ODI #10326647
20,580 miles · Apr 14, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP SOMETIMES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I HAD THE PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 2006 AT 5,055 MILES AND TOOK IT TO THE DELAER IN KENT OH (TOYOTA CASE # [XXX] ). I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I AGAIN HAD THE PROBLEM IN SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 15,092 MILES AND TOOK IT TO A DEALER IN NORTH CHA…
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I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP SOMETIMES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I HAD THE PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 2006 AT 5,055 MILES AND TOOK IT TO THE DELAER IN KENT OH (TOYOTA CASE # [XXX] ). I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I AGAIN HAD THE PROBLEM IN SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 15,092 MILES AND TOOK IT TO A DEALER IN NORTH CHARLESTON SC (TOYOTA CASE # [XXX] ). I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. TODAY 04/14/2010 THE CAR DID NOT STOP AGAIN AND I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA. CASE NUMBER IS [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325757
41,000 miles · Apr 14, 2010
Suspension
ONE OF THE FRONT SPRINGS (PART# 48131-AA331) OF MY WIFE'S 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY BROKE IN TWO AND THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED REPLACING BOTH SPRINGS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE SHARP EDGE AT THE POINT OF BREAKAGE COULD HAVE PUNCTURED A TIRE, IF ONE OF THE PIECES DISLODGED. THE CAR HAD ONLY 41,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325746
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA RECENT ACCELERATION PROBLEM, OWNER OF A 2007 CAMRY GAS PEDAL STICKS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REACHED UP TO A SPEED OF 85 MPH. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REACH DOWN AND PULL THE FLOOR MAT UP AND FINALLY THE VEHICLE SLO…
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S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA RECENT ACCELERATION PROBLEM, OWNER OF A 2007 CAMRY GAS PEDAL STICKS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REACHED UP TO A SPEED OF 85 MPH. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REACH DOWN AND PULL THE FLOOR MAT UP AND FINALLY THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. *JB,
NHTSA ODI #10315397
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2010
EquipmentVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY--ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL /SERIOUS INJURY. OREGONLIC 992 CVQ--OREGON STATE POLICE INVESTIGATED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324805
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCIDENT *GR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, HIT TWO CARS, WENT AIRBORNE, ROLLED OVER AND LANDED ON ITS ROOF. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPSIDE DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES.
NHTSA ODI #10323182
Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2010
Unknown Or Other
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER SENDS A FORMAL REQUEST TO RECALIBRATE OR PRE-PROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE COMPUTER, SO THAT IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL INSTANTLY AND AUTOMATICALLY OVERRIDE AND CANCEL THE EXCESS ACCELERATION. *TGW UPDATED 05/28/10.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10324239
95,000 miles · Apr 1, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD HESITATE TO ENGAGE AND WOULD FEEL SPONGY CAUSING HER TO USE EXTREME FORCE WHEN BRAKING. THIS WOULD OCCUR FREQUENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGING AS DESIGNED. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD HESITATE TO ENGAGE AND WOULD FEEL SPONGY CAUSING HER TO USE EXTREME FORCE WHEN BRAKING. THIS WOULD OCCUR FREQUENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGING AS DESIGNED. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DECREASED IN SPEED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL WERE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT WAS 95,000. UPDATED 6/21/10 *CN WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE SECOND TIME SHE WENT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THEY FOUND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD AND REPLACED IT. UPDATED 06/24/10.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10323311
Official recalls
5Jun 2, 2016
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.
Nov 19, 2014
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.
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Nov 22, 2005
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP06003 · Engine Surging
Opened Sep 14, 2006 · Closed Apr 3, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
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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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
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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