Toyota Motor Corporation has told Kansas City area dealers that parts to fix sticking gas pedals are on the way and should arrive by the end of the week. However, the more than 4.2 million customers affected by the recall may have to wait for repairs. While the parts available, technicians will need to be trained in how to use them.
Toyota has recalled more than 4.2 million vehicles because the gas pedals may stick. The eight models recalled include 2009-2010 RAV4 crossover SUV’s, 2009-2010 Corolla sedans, 2009-2010 Matrix wagons. 2009-2010 Avalon sedans, some 2007-2010 Camry sedans, 2010 Highlander SUV’s, 2007-2010 Tundra pick-up trucks, and 2008-2010 Sequoia SUV’s.
Safety Research and Strategies, the Massachusetts-based car safety investigation and advocacy group, has identified 2,274 incidents of sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles leading to 275
crashes and 18 deaths since 1999.
It is believed that a sudden acceleration was responsible for the
death of a 40-year-old woman at a Grandview, MO carwash last November. The woman was sitting on a bench waiting for her car to be washed when she was struck by a Toyota SUV.
If you have injured in or have lost a loved one to an accident that you believe was caused by the sudden acceleration of a Toyota in Kansas or Missouri, you may be eligible for compensation from Toyota. Contact the
Roswold Law Group for a free consultation and to learn more.
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