Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / AVALON / 2003

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003247359 Incident Date: Oct, 12 2003
Consumer's City: PENSACOLA Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: AVALON Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Vehicle speed control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 4T1BF28B93U Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 11 2003 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The consumer experienced sudden acceleration when placed in reverse.*mr the consumer was attempting to back up in order to drive straight into the garage. when placed in reverse, the vehicle raced backwards out of control, hit a parked van, a tree and stopped side ways on the grass. the consumer sustained a badly bruised left hand and index finger. consumer requested toyota to refund the full purchase price of the vehicle, cost of extended warranty and cost of repairs. *ph *jb updated 04/30/10.*jb