The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are alerting consumers of a potentially dangerous problem that has prompted a recall of several Toyota models. On January 21, 2010, Toyota recalled approximately 2.3 million vehicles due to a problem that can cause the gas pedal to stick. This issue has the potential to cause unexpected and uncontrollable acceleration, which could result in serious accidents.
This recall was announced after Toyota received reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles. It appears that this problem can occur when the gas pedal mechanism of some models wears down. When the mechanism wears down, it can become more difficult to press, slower to return to an idle position or stuck in a depressed position. The following models are affected by this recall:
In November 2009, Toyota announced a recall of approximately 4.2 million cars after it was found that floor mats in the car could interfere with the gas pedal and cause unintentional acceleration. Several days after the January 21 Toyota gas pedal recall, another 1 million vehicles were added to the list of models affected by the floor mat problem. In addition to several Toyota models, the Toyota floor mat recall also affects certain Lexus models and the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe. Some vehicles are involved in both the gas pedal and floor mat recalls.
To learn more about the Toyota recalls, visit http://www.forthepeople.com/toyota_recall_lawyers.htm. Information about the gas pedal and floor mat problems and a list of the models affected by the Toyota recall are available on this page for consumers to review.
If you have been involved in an accident that may have been caused by a problem with your Toyota’s accelerator pedal or floor mat, complete the Free Case Evaluation form now. The Toyota recall attorneys at Morgan & Morgan have years of experience representing victims of defective product accidents. They can determine if you are eligible to participate in a Toyota recall lawsuit and help you get the compensation you deserve.
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