Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / CAMRY / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004284652 Incident Date: Jun, 04 2004
Consumer's City: STONINGTON Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: CAMRY Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JT2BG22K140 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 05 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jan, 31 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Upon slowing down to exit the highway, there was a loud bang from the engine. the consumer pulled over to the shoulder. then smoke started coming from under the hood, and flames were underneath the vehicle. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was totaled. the vehicle is currently at the insurance company. they are inspecting the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire. *ak *sc