Toyota May Recall Prius Models for Braking Problems
Toyota is getting ready to issue a vehicle defect recall on thousands of Prius models for a brake defect. The Japanese auto maker has already recalled more than 8 million vehicles worldwide because of sticking accelerators. Now a Nikkei business daily report states that Toyota has decided to recall about 270,000 Prius cars in Japan and the United States to repair a brake problem.
In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) has already ordered a probe into Prius brake issues. The federal agency has received 124 reports of the hybrid vehicle's brakes failing, especially in situations where a car goes over a bump or when it hits a pothole. The auto maker has faced criticism for the way in which it has handled the recalls involving the gas pedal problem, which is said to have caused unintended acceleration in those vehicles. In fact, the gas pedal defects have been blamed for several accidents, including one in August where four members of a California family were killed in a fiery crash involving a Lexus.
If you have been injured as a result of a vehicle defect or an auto product defect, you may be able to file an auto product liability claim against the auto maker or against the manufacturer of the defective product. The lawsuits against Toyota are already piling up. If you believe your Toyota accident was caused as a result of unintended acceleration or a brake defect, please contact an experienced MO injury lawyer at Page Cagle for a free consultation. We will have our experts examine your vehicle for evidence of product defects or malfunctions and provide a free claim evaluation. Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100205/bs_afp/japanusautorecallcompanytoyota_20100205040054
