| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003237455 | Incident Date: Jun, 30 2003 |
| Consumer's City: COLLEGE PARK | Consumer's State: MD |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: CAMRY | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 14 2003 | Complaint Type: LETR |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jun, 30 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Vehicle's engine failed and caught on fire.*mr the consumer was traveling on the highway when the engine caught fire. dealership indicated the consumer was the one responsible for the fire. they stated the cause was: lack of oil, which caused the bearings to wear out. throw rod, #3 bearing rod spun and caused it to break the rod. it went through the block and allowed oil to cover the engine compartment and ignite, starting a fire and melting some of the compartments. *ph *jb |
