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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?’ Coolant bypass valve is malfunctioning. ‘How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?’ unknown ‘Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?’ Service manager at Tuscaloosa Toyota confirmed problem without even inspecting the vehicle. He told me I am not the only Toyota customer experiencing this problem. ‘Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?’ Vehicle nor component has been inspected by manufacturer. ‘Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?’ Warning alert that reads ‘engine maintenance required’ has been appearing on the vehicle’s dashboard for over a year now.