Toyota Recall Lawyers

Fighting for Those Harmed by Defective Vehicles

Toyota has been known for its high-quality, safe and dependable vehicles for decades.  Even while the automotive market was experiencing a drastic downturn for many reasons, Toyota forged ahead and continued to succeed on the basis of its affordable, innovative and long-lasting vehicles.

Unfortunately for millions of people, Toyota as a brand has suffered greatly recently because of several different and massive Toyota recalls that were initiated for different reasons.  Below you’ll find information regarding the reasons for these Toyota recalls, the models that are affected by these drastic steps, what could go wrong if you do not take steps to protect your safety and finally how you should proceed if you or someone you love has been harmed by a defective Toyota vehicle.

The Reasons for Recent Toyota Recalls

Toyota has issued more than one recall in recent months, and if one were to include the enormous Lexus recall from last year, the issue that prompted these steps appears to be similar in most cases except for one model.  This issue is the tendency for the accelerator pedal in the affected models to stick in a position that’s at least partially down towards the floor of the cabin.

When the accelerator sticks, it has shown a tendency to cause the vehicle to accelerate suddenly and in some cases wildly.  This is an obviously dangerous problem, and one that only becomes more dangerous if such a problem arises in conditions involving heavy traffic where everyone else on the road is immediately put in a position of risk.

What’s worse is that initially, Toyota openly stated that it did not have a sound solution for this defect.  The company simply recommended that if Toyota owners experienced this problem that they should do what it takes to bring the car under control, including slamming the vehicle into neutral and applying steady pressure on the brakes before getting the vehicle off the road.  At that point, Toyota recommended that the owner bring the vehicle to the nearest dealership for necessary repairs.

Generally, when a recall occurs, the manufacturer responsible for the defective product will advise consumers to stop using said product, particularly if continuing to use it will place that person in potentially grave danger.  Toyota now claims that it has the understanding necessary to make the corrections needed, but new theories as to what’s wrong with these vehicles continue to pop up with alarming regularity.

As stated above, there was another recent Toyota recall for a different reason, and this dealt with the 2010 model Prius, one of the highest-selling hybrid vehicles in the world.  Several reports of problems with the braking system on the 2010 Prius arose from consumers around the world, and Toyota responded by recalling a large lot of these models as well.

Models Affected by the Defective Toyota Recalls

Below is a list of the models and years of manufacture of the vehicles affected by the defective Toyota recalls:

• Toyota Avalon – 2005-2010
• Toyota Camry – 2007-2010
• Toyota Corolla – 2009-2010
• Toyota Highlander – 2008-2010
• Toyota Matrix – 2009-2010
• Toyota Prius – 2004-2009
• Toyota Prius – 2010 (braking system recall)
• Toyota RAV 4 – 2009-2010
• Toyota Sequoia – 2008-2010
• Toyota Tacoma – 2005-2010
• Toyota Tundra – 2007-2010
• Toyota VENZA – 2009-2010

Overall, more than 8 million vehicles have been affected by these Toyota recalls, and it seems that the list of defective Toyota models grows with regularity.

Problems that Could Arise When Driving a Defective Toyota

As stated above, the problems that could arise if someone chooses to continue to drive a defective Toyota are not only dangerous, but could be life-threatening depending on the circumstances.  Whether the problem involves the sticking accelerator pedal or the braking system, the dangers presented by either component not working properly are extreme.

This reality is only exacerbated by the fact that Toyota owners have or had no way of foreseeing these problems, and when something like a sudden acceleration of your vehicle arises in traffic, it can leave only seconds to decide how to proceed in a manner that minimizes the immediate danger for everyone in the area.

Defective Toyota Recall Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of driving a defective Toyota model that’s been affected by this series of massive recalls, you need to take steps to obtain an understanding of your legal rights and options.  Contact the defective Toyota recall lawyers at Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation, as the firm has a history of providing the legal help needed by those who have been harmed by defective products.