Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood issued a statement earlier this week advising owners of defective Toyotas to stop driving the vehicles altogether due to safety concerns. The auto manufacturer has recently recalled millions of defective autos containing gas pedals which tend to stick, causing the vehicle to accelerate to dangerous speeds.
Several days ago, Toyota informed the general public that they have determined how to fix the defective product. All recalled vehicles will need to get the pedal assembly reinforced. This will correct the friction problem which has caused many gas pedals to stick.
Replacement parts are currently en route to dealers around the country. Once they arrive, dealers will be working around the clock to repair the problem. Owners of the defective vehicles will be contacted by the auto manufacturer shortly with information about how to proceed with the recall.
Recalled vehicles include:
- 2009-2010 RAV4, Corolla, Matrix
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2007-2010 Camry, Tundra
- 2010 Highlander
- 2008-2010 Sequoia
This is the second major recall of Toyotas in recent months. Earlier last fall, Toyota initiated a different recall due to defective floor mats which were getting caught on the gas pedal. If you have been injured in a serious auto accident caused by either of these two product defects, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages. An experienced defective auto attorney can help ensure you get what you rightfully deserve.
If you have a defective auto claim in the Dallas, Texas area, please contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Polewski & Associates today to schedule your free initial consultation.
