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NHTSA Issues Alert Regarding Recall of Toyota and Lexus. More Information From Our Lawyers
Our lawyers are currently investigating serious automobile accidents in which certain Toyota or Lexus models were involved. On September 28, 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Toyota was recalling an estimated 3.8 million vehicles after discovering a flaw in vehicle floor mats that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident involving either a Toyota or Lexus that is part of the recall, contact us today to explore your legal rights to file a lawsuit against the company responsible for your injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today alerted Lexus and Toyota owners about conditions that could cause the accelerator to get stuck open under certain conditions. The agency strongly recommends taking out removable floor mats on the driver’s side in certain models and not to replace them with any other mat, either from Toyota or any other brand.
“This is an urgent matter,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “For everyone’s sake, we strongly urge owners of these vehicles to remove mats or other obstacles that could lead to unintended acceleration.”
NHTSA notes that there continue to be reports of accelerator pedal clearance issues which provide the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position. A stuck accelerator may result in very high vehicle speeds and a crash, which could cause serious injury or death.
NHTSA said that Toyota has announced that it will soon launch a safety recall of various model year vehicles to redress the problem. However the safety agency warned owners to remove all driver-side floor mats from the models listed below immediately as an interim safety measure in advance of the recall.
Toyota and Lexus vehicles affected by this consumer alert are:
In September 2007, Toyota recalled an accessory all-weather floor mat sold for use in some 2007 and 2008 model year Lexus ES 350 and Toyota Camry vehicles because of similar problems.
Today’s advisory was precipitated by continued reports of vehicles accelerating rapidly after release of the accelerator pedal. The incidents appear to be related to factors including the use of a variety of unsecured mats, the particular configuration of the accelerator pedals in these vehicles, and the unique steps needed to shut off the engines in some of these vehicles with keyless ignition.
For more information, consumers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Hotline at 888-327-4236 or the Toyota Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. Information from Toyota is also posted at http://www.toyota.com and http://www.lexus.com.
Get Help from Weitz & Luxenberg
If you or a loved one were seriously injured in an accident involving one of the recalled Toyota or Lexus vehicles, our personal injury lawyers may be able to help you seek compensation for your injuries.
Complete the form on this page for a free review of your case. A Weitz & Luxenberg representative will contact you as soon as possible.
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