Ran over a Rabbit at 65MPH - Toyota Yaris Forums

captainm27 · 04-09-2009, 10:58 PM

It all happened so fast. I was coming home from work last night, and on the highway, I saw this rabbit on the middle lane!! And then, a fraction of a second later SPLAT!!!!!!!!!! Well, it was more of a loud rumble, as I crushed all the bones of this poor fellow. Anyways, I felt really bad for this little guy. It was my right front tire that caused his death. Now, that plastic piece in front of the tire, (what do you call it?) is very loose, and when I turn my wheels all the way left, it presses on it, causing some kind of noise. Is that piece easy to repair? Do I have to go to the dealer? Will that be covered under warranty?

SilverBack · 04-09-2009, 11:07 PM

Damn Easter bunnies are everywhere...

I think I know what you're talking about. I can't remember the name of it right now. I would take the wheel off and check it. It could be just a couple of bolts that flew off. Those plastic pieces are pretty strong. You could just go the dealer and buy the replacement bolts for a few bucks and install them yourself. That's what I did when I ran over a chunk of rubber bumper and broke an underside bolt

YarisSedan · 04-09-2009, 11:26 PM

Its held up by just a few screws. Jack up the car and go underneight you will see what missing screws. Or broken bracket.

kustom play · 04-09-2009, 11:36 PM

1NZYaris1 · 04-09-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

you killed Bugs Bunny you bastard !!! j/k hope the little thing didnt suffer much (both the rabbit and the Yaris)

You beat me to it , it is Easter break over here , wait till i tell the kid's
you killed the Easter Bunny

, no Easter eggs for you

*MAD DOG* · 04-09-2009, 11:52 PM

The chocolate eggs you get for easter this year will be laxative. You have been warned. :)

supmet · 04-10-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

You beat me to it , it is Easter break over here , wait till i tell the kid's
you killed the Easter Bunny

, no Easter eggs for you

My girlfriend hit a rabbit on easter last year. She still hasn't heard the end of it...

I'm a bit disappointed to hear that there was damage from it. I've hit 2 rabbits, 3 possums, 2 cats, and a dog in various cars(I love animals I swear. They just love to run in front of my car). But I've never had any damage at all.

Then again I've seen how flimsy the wheel well liner is(now I'm wondering which plastic piece krazee jojo is talking about)

captainm27 · 04-10-2009, 01:32 AM

Sorry for the lack of pics, I'll try to see if I can get some tomorrow....wish I knew how it was supposed to be so that I can have an idea of how to put it. It is like, I can push this plastic thing in, and then it just pops back out again....

devinlamothe · 04-10-2009, 01:36 AM

Do you mean the fender liner? The plastic piece that goes around the front of the wheel? If so, it has a few clips, you can usually just push it back into place ... but if it's cracked, you may need a new one.

SilverBack · 04-10-2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

The chocolate eggs you get for easter this year will be laxative. You have been warned. :)

Maybe that explains why the Energizer Bunny keeps going and going and going...

Quote:

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Do you mean the fender liner? The plastic piece that goes around the front of the wheel? If so, it has a few clips, you can usually just push it back into place ... but if it's cracked, you may need a new one.

Yes, that's the word I was looking for. Thanks

captainm27 · 04-10-2009, 02:23 AM

Fender line....I think I may need a new one. Would the dealer cover this under warranty? I bought the car last year and it only has 13,000 miles on it.

SilverBack · 04-10-2009, 02:48 AM

They would first have you wait a whole hour or 2 while they inspect it to see if it was a factory defect. If they find out it was a road hazard collision, then warranty won't cover it. At least that's what they told me in my case.

IMHO you'd be better-off just buying the part(s) and installing it yourself at home. It'll save you a ton of time in wiping-off the rabbit guts and half-baking a story to tell the dealer

captainm27 · 04-10-2009, 03:14 AM

Thanks Krayzee jojo.....good idea. Now, where would I get that specific part? From the dealer, or would I have to order it?

Yaris Hilton · 04-10-2009, 08:43 AM

I'm glad it wasn't a Volkswagen Rabbit.

Bob_VT · 04-10-2009, 08:52 AM

Ferret_san · 04-10-2009, 09:26 AM

Yeah... I'd hit it !

yaris-me · 04-10-2009, 12:36 PM

Factory repair manual.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1768

Lafiro · 04-10-2009, 11:31 PM

Right after.. me. Assuming she wants someone else which I will doubt.

04-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Ran over a Rabbit at 65MPH It all happened so fast. I was coming home from work last night, and on the highway, I saw this rabbit on the middle lane!! And then, a fraction of a second later SPLAT!!!!!!!!!! Well, it was more of a loud rumble, as I crushed all the bones of this poor fellow. Anyways, I felt really bad for this little guy. It was my right front tire that caused his death. Now, that plastic piece in front of the tire, (what do you call it?) is very loose, and when I turn my wheels all the way left, it presses on it, causing some kind of noise. Is that piece easy to repair? Do I have to go to the dealer? Will that be covered under warranty?

04-09-2009, 11:07 PM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Damn Easter bunnies are everywhere... I think I know what you're talking about. I can't remember the name of it right now. I would take the wheel off and check it. It could be just a couple of bolts that flew off. Those plastic pieces are pretty strong. You could just go the dealer and buy the replacement bolts for a few bucks and install them yourself. That's what I did when I ran over a chunk of rubber bumper and broke an underside bolt __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-09-2009, 11:52 PM	#6
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	The chocolate eggs you get for easter this year will be laxative. You have been warned. :) __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

04-10-2009, 02:48 AM	#12
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	They would first have you wait a whole hour or 2 while they inspect it to see if it was a factory defect. If they find out it was a road hazard collision, then warranty won't cover it. At least that's what they told me in my case. IMHO you'd be better-off just buying the part(s) and installing it yourself at home. It'll save you a ton of time in wiping-off the rabbit guts and half-baking a story to tell the dealer __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-10-2009, 08:52 AM	#15
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	__________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

04-09-2009, 11:26 PM	#3
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Its held up by just a few screws. Jack up the car and go underneight you will see what missing screws. Or broken bracket.

04-09-2009, 11:36 PM	#4
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407

04-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#8
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Sorry for the lack of pics, I'll try to see if I can get some tomorrow....wish I knew how it was supposed to be so that I can have an idea of how to put it. It is like, I can push this plastic thing in, and then it just pops back out again....

04-10-2009, 01:36 AM	#9
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Do you mean the fender liner? The plastic piece that goes around the front of the wheel? If so, it has a few clips, you can usually just push it back into place ... but if it's cracked, you may need a new one.

04-10-2009, 02:23 AM	#11
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Fender line....I think I may need a new one. Would the dealer cover this under warranty? I bought the car last year and it only has 13,000 miles on it.

04-10-2009, 03:14 AM	#13
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Thanks Krayzee jojo.....good idea. Now, where would I get that specific part? From the dealer, or would I have to order it?

04-10-2009, 08:43 AM	#14
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I'm glad it wasn't a Volkswagen Rabbit.

04-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#16
Ferret_san Hack.... What hack ?? View User's Garage Drives: 07 YR Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia - BrisVegas Posts: 285	Yeah... I'd hit it ! Attached Images

04-10-2009, 12:36 PM	#17
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Factory repair manual. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1768

04-10-2009, 11:31 PM	#18
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Right after.. me. Assuming she wants someone else which I will doubt.

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