Personal Injury Law

Toyota suspends sales and production of 8 top models

By LaBovick Law

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota) announced the temporary suspension of the sale of eight models, including the popular Corolla and Camry lines. The suspension comes after the Toyota recall on January 21 of 2.3 million cars due to the threat of unintentional acceleration. Toyota is instructing dealers to halt sales of certain vehicles in connection with the ongoing recall until a 'remedy is finalized.'

Toyota anticipates stopping North American vehicle production lines for the week of February 1 to 'assess and coordinate activities.' This production halt will affect Toyota manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, and Canada.

The accelerator pedal recall and sales suspension affects eight models, including:
 

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

Bob Carter, Toyota Division General Manager and Group Vice President  stated the following:

"Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our company. This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized. We're making every effort to address this situation for our customers as quickly as possible.'

It is important to note that this recall is in addition to the carmaker's ongoing recall of certain Toyota and Lexus vehicle lines due to the threat of pedal entrapment caused by 'incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats.'

A Toyoya spokesperson reported that no confirmed deaths could be traced to the defect. However, Toyota's stunning decision to halt sales and production are a clear indication of the serious nature of the situation.

For more information on the most recent Toyota recall click on the following links: Toyota, Washingtonpost,  CNNMoney.com and The New York Times.

We encourage Toyota vehicle owners with the affected models to contact their local Toyota Dealer or to contact Toyota directly at 800-331-4331.

Full post as published by LaBovick Injury Law Blog on January 28, 2010 (boomark / email).