Georgia Toyota Recall Lawyers
Defects in Toyota cars and trucks have recently been blamed for sudden, unintended acceleration that has caused dozens of serious and fatal accidents. Unfortunately, despite Toyota's recall of at least twelve models for gas pedals that get stuck under floor mats or that stick on an internal friction pad, Toyota's accelerator problems may not be over.
Just over a month after Toyota announced it had pinpointed the problem and had a definitive solution, Toyota car and truck owners began reporting that they were still experiencing sudden acceleration in their vehicles — even though they had already been repaired by Toyota.
Helpful Information for Those Affected by Toyota Accelerator Problems
Harris Penn Lowry, LLP is actively pursuing sudden accelerations claims against Toyota. According to ongoing investigations the defects associated with Toyota, Lexus, and Scion go much further than any manufacturer recalls issued to date. Few other law firms can match the level of experience and knowledge we can provide in cases involving auto defects and defective motor vehicle products.
Because of our extensive experience in injury cases involving defective car parts, we are carefully monitoring the issues surrounding the Toyota recalls and possible defects in Toyota accelerators, brakes, and electronic components. We have provided this informational page as a service to anyone who may be affected by Toyota accelerator problems.
It is important to understand that even if your vehicle is not shown on any current recall lists, if you have been in an accident involving a Toyota/Lexus/Scion surrounding circumstances that appear to be related to sudden unintended acceleration or the inability to stop/slowdown, your vehicle could, in fact, contain an ETCS defect or other computer/electronic defect that has yet to be recalled. Contact the law offices of Harris Penn Lowry, LLP to discuss your case. We represents people from anywhere in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina in motor vehicle defect litigation.
For additional information on Toyota Defects, please read our recent Press Release - Recalls Only Scratch the Surface and review the information below.
Toyota Recalls
- Gas Pedal Entrapment by Floor Mats
- Sticky Gas Pedals
- Brake Issues involving Prius and Camry Vehicles
- Actions Consumers Can Take If They Cannot Stop Their Vehicles
Expert Reports and Congressional Testimony
- Congressional Letter to President of Toyota Motor Sales Pointing Out His Contradictory Statements. 2.2.10
- Prepared Congressional Testimony of Dr. David Gilbert. 02.23.10
- Prepared Congressional Testimony of Sean Kane, Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. 02.23.10
- Toyota Electronic Throttle Control Investigation Preliminary Report by Dr. Gilbert
- Toyota SUA Report by Safety Research & Strategies Inc. 02.05.10
Articles and Press Releases
Additional Website Information
- Committee on Energy and Commerce - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations - Hearing 02.23.10
- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Hearing 02.24.10
- Safety Research & Strategies, Inc.
- National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Gas Pedal Entrapment by Floor Mats
Drivers should immediately take out the driver-side floor mat of the following Toyota, Lexus, and Pontiac vehicles:
- Floor Mat Recall Notice
- 2007-2010 Camry
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2004-2009 Prius
- 2005-2010 Tacoma
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2007-2010 ES 350
- 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS350
- 2008-2010 Highlander
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2009-2010 Venza
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
- 2006-2010 Lexus - IS 250
- 2006-2010 Lexus - IS 350
- 2007-2010 Lexus - ES 350
After removing the driver-side floor mats, consumers should wait for a letter from Toyota instructing them to go to their dealers for the remedy. More than four million vehicles have been recalled for this safety issue.
Return to Main Toyota Recall List
Sticky Gas Pedals
Some 2.3 million Toyota vehicles are being recalled for problems involving gas pedals that are hard to depress, slow to return to the closed position or remain partially depressed. Toyota, Lexus, and Pontiac vehicles affected by the sticky pedal recall are:
- 2007-2008 Tundra
- 2008-2010 Sequoia
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2007-2010 Camry
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2009-2010 RAV4
- 2010 Highlander
- 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
If drivers are experiencing any unusual issues involving the gas pedals in the above-identified vehicles, drivers should immediately park these vehicles and notify their dealers immediately. Should a pedal become stuck in a partially depressed condition while driving, owners should put their car in neutral, bring it to a stop and call their dealer.
Return to Main Toyota Recall List
Brake Issues involving Prius and Camry Vehicles
Toyota is also recalling 2010 Prius Hybrids and Lexus HS 250h vehicles for braking safety issues involving momentary loss of braking power. Some 2010 Camrys prone to brake fluid leaks are also been recalled. Drivers of these vehicles experiencing any braking problems should park their cars and contact their local Toyota dealer or Toyota's North American headquarters at 1-800-331-4331.
Return to Main Toyota Recall List
Actions Consumers Can Take If They Cannot Stop Their Vehicles
Regardless of the cause, if a consumer is experiencing unintended acceleration in their vehicle, they should take the following steps:
- Brake firmly and steadily - do not pump the brake pedal.
- Shift the transmission into Neutral (for vehicles with automatic transmissions and the sport option, familiarize yourself with where Neutral is - the diagram may be misleading).
- Steer to a safe location.
- Shut the engine off (for vehicles with keyless ignition, familiarize yourself with how to turn the vehicle off when it is moving - this may be a different action than turning the vehicle off when it is stationary).
- Call your dealer or repair shop to pick up the vehicle. Do not drive it.
