Personal Injury Law

Toyota Recall - Unintended Acceleration Caused by Floor Mats

By Jamie G. Goldstein

A recently announced recall by Toyota brings to light the potential for serious injuries and death to millions of Americans. Toyota has determined the floor mats in several Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including, the 2007 - 2010 Camry, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2004-2009 Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2007-2010 Tundra, 2007-2010 ES350, 2006-2010 IS250 and the 2006-2010 IS350 can lead to unintended acceleration in the vehicles. The floor mats appear to become trapped where the accelerator is located causing the car to suddenly accelerator without any warning to the driver. There have already been many collisions potentially related to this recall.

If you own a vehicle listed in the recall, your vehicle should be fixed by an authorized dealer, however, dealers may not be able to fix your vehicle until early 2010. Toyota is advising owners of effected vehicles to take out driver side floor mats in these vehicles until they are able to have the problem resolved.

If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of unintended acceleration by one of the vehicles listed in the recall, you may have a right to be compensated for your injuries. To find out more about your legal rights, contact an attorney.

Full post as published by Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer on December 03, 2009 (boomark / email).