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Toyota to Address Consumer Questions about Vehicle Models in Recall

Between September 2009 and January 2010, Toyota USA has issued several recalls of Toyota vehicles, including models of cars, trucks, hybrids and SUVs. The vehicle defects have been linked to numerous accidents that in some cases left drivers and passengers with life-threatening or fatal injuries.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident involving one of the recalled Toyota vehicles, contact our lawyers by completing the form on this page to obtain a free review of your possible Toyota lawsuit. 

On Friday, February 4, 2010, the well-known social networking Web site Digg announced that they would be hosting a discussion with Jim Lentz, President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor Sales.

Toyota owners and Digg users have the opportunity to present questions to Mr. Lentz until Monday, February 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The live discussion will take place on the site’s Digg Dialogg on February 8 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

As of February 4, 2010, over 500 Toyota owners and other consumers had posed potential questions to Mr. Lentz.

Recalled Toyota Models
The September 2009 recall, which was prompted by reports of serious and fatal accidents fatalities linked to defective driver seat floor mats, involved over 3.8 million vehicles. The models included in this recall are:

  • 2007-2010 Toyota Camry sedans and hybrids
  • 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon sedans
  • 2004-2009 Toyota Prius hybrids
  • 2005-2010 Tacoma trucks
  • 2007-2010 Tundra trucks
  • 2007-2010 Lexus ES 350 sedans
  • 2006-2010 Lexus IS 250 and IS350 sedans

    Toyota issued a January 2010 recall of 2.3 million vehicles that have serious accelerator flaws. Several of the vehicles involved in this recall were also subject to the floor mat recall. The vehicles in the latest recall list include:

  • 2009-2010 RAV4,
  • 2009-2010 Corolla,
  • 2009-2010 Matrix,
  • 2005-2010 Avalon,
  • 2007-2010 Camry,
  • 2010 Highlander,
  • 2007-2010 Tundra
  • 2008-2010 Sequoia

    For more information about the Digg Dialogg, or to register a question for Mr. Lentz, click here.

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    If you or a loved one was seriously injured in an accident involving one of the recalled Toyota vehicles, our personal injury lawyers may be able to help you seek compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and other compensation.

    You do not need to have been driving or a passenger in the defective Toyota vehicle at the time of the accident in order to qualify for a lawsuit.

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