Toyota Initiates a Massive Recall
Toyota is a brand of automobile that is known all over the world for efficiency, safety and dependability. Any auto maker would agree that building such a reputation takes years if not decades of high achievement. Unfortunately for Toyota, the process of damaging that reputation does not take nearly as long. The Toyota branding is at risk presently because of yet another enormous Toyota recall initiated by the company because of a dangerous defect. This defect directly affects the safety of drivers and is prompting inquiries to Toyota recall lawyers all over the United States. Below is an overview of the issue.
The Scope and the Specifics of the Toyota Recall
The Toyota recall announced recently involves approximately 2.3 million models. These recalled Toyota models include:
- 2009-2010 RAV4
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- Certain 2007-2010 Camrys
- 2010 Highlander
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2008-2010 Sequoia
The reason for this recall is that these models have shown a dangerous tendency to have the accelerator pedals stick in an engaged position. This problem can lead to unexpected and uncontrollable acceleration, which clearly presents a high degree of danger to the unsuspecting driver and anyone who’s sharing the road with this driver at the time.
The Proposed Remedy to the Toyota Recall and the Reaction
Toyota’s remedy to the situation is to basically do little, if anything if you’re an owner of one of these models. Their recommendations include applying steady pressure to the brake pad if your accelerator pedal sticks in order to bring the vehicle under control. Toyota further recommends that after you’ve successfully taken this step, you need to pull your vehicle to the side of the road and contact the nearest Toyota dealer for repairs. Toyota basically stated at the time the recall was announced that they did not have an immediate solution ready, but that the instances in which this defect arose were rare.
Since then, Toyota has taken the additional steps of halting sales and production of these models. While the halting of sales of defective vehicles is a common step, putting a stop to production is seen as quite rare in these situations. It should also alert anyone to the dangers involved and the seriousness of this issue.
If you or someone you love has been harmed by a defective Toyota, you need to take immediate action. Contact the Toyota recall lawyers at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.
