Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / ECHO / 2002

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002250275 Incident Date: Mar, 31 2002
Consumer's City: OROVILLE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: ECHO Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: JTDAT123420 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 14 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 45 mph brakes failed, causing the vehicle to roll down a cliff. as a result of severe damage the vehicle was totaled. *ak at an earlier date, the consumer tried to stop the vehicle but spun around on the front tires. toyota informed the consumer that they did not cover the tires. the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle and swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle. recall #02v268000 was issued after the occurrence. on the second occasion, the vehicle had gone over a cliff and hit a tree. the consumer requested compensation. *sc