Toyota Gas Pedal RecallToyota announced Thursday it is recalling 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix accelerator pedals that can become stuck. The recall affects the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. Thursday's recall is due to potential problems with the actual gas pedal mechanism, causing the accelerator to become stuck regardless of whether the vehicle contains a floor mat. Toyota said in certain rare cases, the gas pedal mechanism wears down, causing the accelerator to become harder to press, slower to return or, in some cases, stuck. the company is unaware of any accidents or injuries due to the gas pedal problems associated with Thursday's recall, but could not rule it out for sure. Toyota recommends that drivers of the recalled vehicles should firmly apply their brakes if the gas pedal becomes stuck — not pump the brakes — and contact their nearest Toyota dealer after parking in a safe location. However, an ABC news investigative report suggests that simply applying the brakes does not resolve the issue and the engine will continue to accelerate. The ABC news report revealed that the car must be placed in neutral during this dangerous situation with the brakes applied so that the engine cannot control the out of control vehicle.
Toyota Gas Pedal Recall - What You Should KnowA few months ago Toyota recalled 4.2 million vehicles over concerns that accelerator pedals could become lodged under floor mats, causing sudden acceleration. Floor mats were blamed for several crashes, including an accident involving a Lexus that accelerated to more than 120 mph before crashing in San Diego, killing four people. Should you know anyone involved in a crash that you suspect may have been caused by a failure of the gas pedal mechanism or a floor mat contact the Law Offices of Craig Weintraub for a free consultation at 216-896-9090 or click on the link to our website http://www.cleveland-criminal-defense.com. Back From Toyota Gas Pedal Recall
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