Toyota is recalling 2.17 million vehicles in the United States to address problems that can cause sudden acceleration. Which incorporates three separate recalls and comes in addition to earlier recalls for similar issues, affects six models and addresses various potential defects that could entrap the gas pedal, leading to dangerous loss of control. Since the [...]
Jeffrey Brown speaks with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the investigation into Toyota’s recalls of more than 12 million vehicles after thousands of drivers complained of unintended acceleration. LaHood said an investigation showed that electronic flaws do not appear to have been the cause of the problems. A government investigation cleared Toyota Motor Corp’s electronics [...]
Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it will recall nearly 100,000 Sienna minivans from the 2011 model year to replace a switch bracket on the brake lamp that could cause the brake lights to stay on. The Japanese automaker, which has grappled with several safety recalls during the past year, said a driver’s foot could hit [...]
Toyota Motor Corp. said it plans to recall 740,000 Avalon, Highlander and Lexus models in the United States to address possible brake fluid leaks – part of a worldwide recall of 1.5 million vehicles. Toyota announced early this morning it was launching the recall of 2004-06 models, including the Lexus RX330, GS300, IS250, and IS350. [...]
Toyota on Thursday announced a safety recall of about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to fix a brake fluid leak that it warned can gradually diminish braking performance in the cars. The world’s largest auto maker, which was battered by a global safety crisis earlier this year, said it would voluntarily recall 740,000 cars in the [...]