Ms. Livingston, a 21 year old woman from New York, was on her way to a postgraduate teaching internship when her Toyota spun out of control. The case is believed to be one of the many linked to unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.
The ongoing investigation into the Toyota Acceleration problem has revealed that an electronic malfunction has not been ruled out. At a congressional committee on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, a top Toyota Motor Corp. executive confirmed that that fixing the floor mats and sticking pedals may not completely fix the problem. If the problem is indeed electronic, millions of more Toyota and Lexis vehicles could be recalled.
The ongoing investigation into the Toyota Acceleration problem has revealed that an electronic malfunction has not been ruled out. At a congressional committee on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, a top Toyota Motor Corp. executive confirmed that that fixing the floor mats and sticking pedals may not completely fix the problem. If the problem is indeed electronic, millions of more Toyota and Lexis vehicles could be recalled.
Toyota has provided the public with the following information:
If you drive a Toyota or Lexus, you need to know the following steps incase your accelerator pedal sticks while you are driving.
If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist.
Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine.
If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.
If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist.
Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine.
If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.
If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button.
If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel.
Recalled Vehicles:
· RAV4 (2009-10 models)
· Corolla (2009-10)
· Camry (2007-10)
· Matrix hatchback (2009-10)
· Avalon large sedan (2005-10)
· Highlander crossover (2010)
· Tundra pickup (2007-10)
· Sequoia large SUV (2008-10)
Recalled Vehicles:
· RAV4 (2009-10 models)
· Corolla (2009-10)
· Camry (2007-10)
· Matrix hatchback (2009-10)
· Avalon large sedan (2005-10)
· Highlander crossover (2010)
· Tundra pickup (2007-10)
· Sequoia large SUV (2008-10)
If you or a loved on has been seriously injured in an accident involving a recalled Toyota vehicle, call New York accident attorney Elizabeth E. Schlissel at 1-877-529-4343.
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