Toyota has initiated yet another recall on their vehicles. This time, the auto manufacturer has recalled over 400,000 cars throughout the United States for potential steering-related issues.
The recall covers 373,000 Toyota Avalons produced between 2000 and 2004. In certain conditions, the steering lock bar had a tendency to break, increasing the risk of an auto accident. There were also 39,000 Lexus LX 470 vehicles involved in the recall. When these cars endured a strong impact to the front wheels, such as from hitting a pothole, the steering shaft may disengage. The recalled Lexus vehicles were manufactured between 2003 and 2007.
In the past year, Toyota has recalled more than 8 million vehicles across the world due to a variety of safety problems, including sudden unintended acceleration and issues with anti-lock brake software.
Auto manufacturers have an obligation to make sure their vehicles adhere to the highest possible safety standards. When product defects in a vehicle cause you to be injured in an auto accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation through a defective auto lawsuit. These lawsuits serve two important purposes. First, they provide you with the financial resources you need to pay for your medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages. Second, they hold auto manufacturers accountable for their negligent actions, which will hopefully prevent similar issues from arising in the future.
If you have been injured due to a defective auto in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia areas, please contact the Washington, D.C. defective auto attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation.
