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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006058987 | Incident Date: Mar, 11 2006 |
| Consumer's City: AVON | Consumer's State: IN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: PRIUS | Model Year: 2004 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JTDKB20U240 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 12 2006 | Complaint Type: VOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 30 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated upon entering a highway at 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly. brake pressure was applied, but the vehicle did not stop accelerating. each time brake pressure was applied; there was a loud grinding noise. although the cruise control was not engaged, the cruise control was manually activated in an attempt to stop the acceleration. with brake pressure applied, the contact managed to exit the freeway using the exit ramp. when the vehicle slowed, the park button option was pressed and the vehicle stopped. there was no further acceleration or grinding noise. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and is awaiting inspection of the problem. the consumer also stated, when she applied the brakes, the pedal became soft and went to the floor. updated |
