Toyota Gas Pedal Recall: What you should do …

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In January 2010 Toyota, recalled 2.3 million vehicles because certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may mechanically stick or become stuck in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.

Interestingly and with regard to the Toyota gas pedal recall, ABC News reported that the recall was initiated the day after it informed the company that the latest in a long series of ABC News investigative reports into sudden unexplained acceleration in Toyota’s was about to air.

Unfortunately, this pedal defect has happened and number of times in which it caused an unintended vehicle acceleration resulting in serious injuries and deaths.

In fact, a Massachusetts-based safety research firm has identified 2,274 incidents of sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles causing 275 crashes and at least 18 fatalities since 1999.

Important: to read more about the seriousness of the Toyota recall, please visit our law firms main page by clicking the following link: Toyota Recall Lawsuit

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a car accident that may have been caused by an unresponsive or sticky gas pedal, defective floor mat or electronic system malfunction while driving a Toyota, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

What You Should Do

If your vehicle is included in the Toyota Recall List, Toyota suggests the following:

If you have noticed that your accelerator pedal is hard to depress, slow to return or is not smooth during operation, the vehicle should be stopped at the nearest safe location, the engine shut off and a Toyota dealer contacted for assistance.

What if you experience a sticking accelerator pedal while driving?

Each circumstance may vary, and drivers must use their best judgment, but Toyota recommends taking one of the following actions:

• If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist.
• Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine.
• If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.
• If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel.

List of Toyota Vehicles Included in the Pedal Recall

Toyota’s accelerator pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles:

• Certain 2009-2010 RAV4
• Certain 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry
• Certain 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

Highlander hybrids and Camry hybrids are not involved in this action and will remain for sale.

Further, Camry, RAV4, Corolla and Highlander vehicles with VINs that begin with “J” are not involved.

Do I Have a Toyota Gas Pedal Recall Lawsuit?

The Automotive Crashworthiness & Product Liability litigation groups at our law firm create and experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in vehicular defect lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Toyota and Lexus recall cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one have been the victim of a car accident that may have been caused by an unresponsive or sticky gas pedal, defective floor mat or electronic system malfunction while driving a Toyota, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.