Personal Injury Law

US steps up scrutiny into stalling Corolla cars

By Hurley, McKenna & Murtz

The U.S. government has ?beefed up its investigation into Toyota's Corolla and Matrix vehicles because of a possible engine defect that might can cause them to stall.? (Y. Kageyama, AP Business, 8/24).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was ?raising its preliminary evaluation to a more serious scrutiny called an engineering analysis to look into the problems that could cause the engine to stall, not start or to shift gear harshly.? This investigation includes the 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years of the Corolla and Corolla Matrix.

Toyota is battling to patch up its reputation after recalling some 10 million vehicles around the world since October last year for a range of defects in floor mats, gas pedals and braking software.

Toyota is continuing to feel the repercussions to its reputation after a recall of over 10 million vehicles worldwide for a variety of problems with braking software, gas pedals, and floor mats. Yet, another problem with a top-selling model like the Corolla, ?would be a further embarrassment for the world's top automaker, which long prided itself on impeccable quality controls.?

At this time, it is unclear whether a recall will be necessary. As a car and truck accident lawyer in Chicago, I once again urge Toyota consumers to ensure their vehicles are safe to drive.

Full post as published by Illinois Car and Truck Accident Lawyer Blog on August 30, 2010 (boomark / email).