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Millions of people own a Toyota vehicle, whether a car, truck or SUV. This means that millions of people may be at risk of being injured in an accident caused by sudden acceleration. So, an obvious question may be: what is Toyota Motor Corp. doing to fix this national problem?
Before discussing what Toyota is doing to fix the "sudden acceleration" problem, we should discuss the problem at hand. Some consumers have complained that their Toyota vehicles suddenly accelerated at high speeds beyond their control. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that it has received complaints of 43 fatal crashes involving unintended acceleration from a Toyota.
So, this brings us to the question — what is Toyota doing to fix the problem? Toyota claims that the problem is likely caused by one of two problems: removable floor mats getting tangled beneath the pedals and sticky gas pedals. In an effort to fix these issues, the automaker has issued two separate safety recalls addressing the problems.
The first of the recalls involves removable floor mats. Toyota has asked owners of vehicles involved in the recall to take their Toyota into a local dealer for repairs. The repair consists of reshaping the gas pedals, and in some cases, modifying the floor surface beneath the pedals to create a larger space for the floor mats.
The second recall addresses the sticky accelerator pedal issue. Toyota designed a steel reinforcement bar as a solution to sticky pedals. According to the company, the pedals may stick as a result of wear and tear in the materials. The reinforcement bar intends to eliminate excess friction that would cause the pedals to stick.
Despite the efforts made by the company and the efforts to fix the problems, more and more lawsuits are being investigated on behalf of consumers who say they have been affected by Toyota sudden acceleration. Lawyers involved in the national litigation say they think making adjustments to floor mats and sticky pedals will not be enough to solve the problem.
In fact, investigations are being conducted to determine if the problems are related to electrical defects rather than issues with floor mats or sticky pedals. Yes, Toyota is taking measures to address the national issue, but controversy surrounds whether the measures are enough to fix the actual problems.
For more information about the progression of the Toyota acceleration issue, contact an experienced attorney for Toyota sudden acceleration today.
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