| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE02079 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: TOYOTA |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: CAMRY | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1997 |
| Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Manufacturer's Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Date Opened: Oct, 22 2002 | Date Closed: Mar, 18 2003 |
| Subject: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | Summary: Odi's data analysis found the fires rates to be consistently low and evenly distributed among six model years and six different engine configurations.odi examined a variety of root causes, those being detonation (resulting in oil pan puncture from connecting rod), starter fires, various fuel related fires, leaking oil filters, wiring issues, improper repairs and brake fluid leaks.none of the issues examined had reports that indicated a trend when normalized for populaton and exposure.see attached report for full details. |
