Toyota says that is recalling 1.7 more autos worldwide because of fuel-system
problems affecting several models. 245,000 of the recalled vehicles are
Lexus luxury cars in the US.
The automaker says that because of inadequate tightening of the fuel-pressure
sensor connected to specific engine fuel delivery pipes, the sensor might
eventually come loose. If this were to happen, fuel might leak.
Vehicle models recalled in the US include the:
- Lexus GS300 and GS350 (2006 and 2007 models)
- Lexus IS250 (2006 – 2008 models)
- Lexus 1S350 (2006 – 2008 models)
Lexus dealers will check the vehicles for fuel leakage and repair any damage.
They will also properly tighten the fuel pressure sensor. No accidents
related to the auto defect have been reported, but numerous complaints
have been filed.
Toyota has been much faster to report safety issues in the wake of the
millions of vehicles it has had to recall since late 2009 when a family
of four were killed in a San Diego car crash because of a sudden unintended
acceleration accident involving a Lexus car. That catastrophic car crash
brought to light the fact that Toyota had violated the US requirement
that an auto safety issue be reported immediately. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration has since fined Toyota more than $16 million
three times for failing to report the “sticky pedal” defect,
steering relay rod problem, and the issue with accelerator pedals getting
stuck in floor mats.
If you or your loved one was seriously injured in a car crash caused by
an auto defect, it is important that you retain the services of an experienced
auto products liability law firm that knows how to handle these types
of cases. There is a lot that goes into proving that a defect caused your
traffic crash.
Our product defect law firm has a full time engineering staff available
to work on our clients’ cases and we know how to prepare the kinds
of exhibits needed to recover damages for our clients. We also have the
experience to conduct accurate accident reconstruction and defect analysis.
All of these tools can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case.
Toyota recalls 1.7 million more cars, OC Register, January 26, 2011
Toyota Motor Corp. Will Pay $32.425 Million in Civil Penalties as Result
of Two Department of Transportation Investigations, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
