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Toyota Accelerator Recall
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Toyota Tundra recall - Car company contends with defect involving gas pedal and floor mat
Toyota recall of Tundra, other models due to design flaw involving accelerator. Our lawyers are investigating accidents stemming from the recalled cars.
A recall issued by Toyota in November 2009 was prompted by reports of a defect in design that could cause the gas pedal to become trapped under the floor mat of the Toyota Tundra and other models.
It was sparked in part by the crash of a Lexus sedan that ran out of control and crashed into a ravine near San Diego, killing four people, according to the New York Times.
Reportedly, Toyota and federal safety officials continued to receive reports of unintended acceleration and stuck pedals even in cases where the floor mats had been removed, a stopgap measure recommended by Toyota.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been looking into two recent episodes, in Texas and in New Jersey. Four people died on Dec. 26 near Dallas when a Toyota Avalon — with its floor mats in the trunk — went off a road and landed upside down in a pond.
On its website, Toyota said the years and models affected in the sales suspension were the:
If you were in an accident and sustained a serious injury due to one of these defective Toyota models, please complete the form on this page for a free review of your possible lawsuit.
A lawyer from our personal injury department may be able to help you file a claim and seek compensation for your injuries.
see also:
CA Suit
Toyota Pedal Recall | Defective Cars Lawsuit From Weitz & LuxenbergToyota pedal blamed in California lawsuit. Free legal review
TSA Press Release
Toyota Cars Recall | Weitz & Luxenberg Accident Injury Lawsuits Traffic Safety Admin press release on Toyota cars. Free lawsuit review
Toyota Accelerator Recall
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