The LA Times reported that Toyota Motor Corporation admitted that about 270,000 vehicles sold worldwide, have faulty engines that could cause them to possibly stall while in motion.
Toyota denies any accidents linked to this defect. There are no reported plans to recall the vehicles. which includes the Lexus.
Toyota spent significant time in the press related to its gas pedal defects, that caused numerous accidents, injuries, and deaths. Toyota was highly criticized at the time for not promptly reporting their knowledge about the danger of those gas pedals. As such, Toyota was fined approximately 16.4 million dollars in penalties. The Japan Times indicated that it was considering appealing that finding by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Due to the major BP press coverage, Toyota has taken a backseat to the criticisms, and coverage.
The Barbieri Law Firm focuses a significant amount of its time to representing those individuals who have been injured by the negligence of companies and organizations.
