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Transportation and Traffic SafetyFebruary 09, 2010
Toyota Recalls 2010 Prius and Lexus HS 250h Vehicles; First U.S. Hearing Postponed Due to Weather(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2010) – As anticipated, Toyota Motor Corp. announced today a voluntary recall of the automaker’s 2010 Prius to update computer software for braking problems while driving on uneven and slippery roads, according to...
February 08, 2010
Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius; First of Two U.S. Hearings on Toyota Gas Pedal Issues Set for This Week(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2010) – Toyota Motor Corp. is reporting a recall of the automaker’s 2010 model Prius to the Japanese government and also will report the recall to the U.S. government on Tuesday, according to news...
February 05, 2010
Toyota Leader Apologizes; Prius Brake Issue Reviewed; Recalled Toyotas Get Repairs (LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2010) – The close of the work week brought more problems for Toyota Motor Corp., when the Prius, the fourth best-selling vehicle in America for the automaker, was potentially joining the recall list of eight...
February 04, 2010
Recap of Week's Events for Toyota Recalls(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2010) – The recall of Toyota models expanded during the past week and the company, prodded by federal safety agencies, initiated repairs to both the floor mat and sticking gas pedal issues.
For...
February 04, 2010
NHTSA Opens Formal Investigation into 2010 Prius Brakes; Parts Arrive at Dealerships to Fix Sticky Pedals(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2010) – U.S. federal safety regulators announced today that they’ve opened a formal investigation of the 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid for loss of braking due to a potential computer software problem while driving over...
February 04, 2010
Auto Club: Is Parking "What's Bugging You?"(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2010) – Drivers often forget that there are laws covering parking, just as there are laws covering driving speed, highway emergencies, school buses and drinking and driving. Ignoring parking laws and a lack of...
February 03, 2010
Toyota Electronic Throttles Under New Review by U.S.(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2010) – U.S. federal safety regulators and congressional committees say they’re taking a new look at the electronic throttle systems in recalled Toyotas and Lexus vehicles that are computerized under the hood and...
February 03, 2010
Toyota Owners to Receive Letters to Confirm Recall and Get Appointments to Fix Gas Pedals(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2010) – Toyota Motor Corp. has announced that certified letters will be mailed to Toyota owners this week to inform them about accelerator pedal repairs on certain recalled models.
The recall affects 8 million Toyotas...
February 01, 2010
Toyota Announces Action to Fix Gas Pedals(LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2010) – Toyota Motor Corp. announced today actions to repair accelerator pedals on certain models that led to massive recalls of nearly 8 million vehicles in the U.S. The manufacturer also announced that it’s already...
January 29, 2010
New Developments Announced in Toyota Recall(LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2010) – Toyota Motor Corp. said today that it is working out how to repair the problems associated with sudden acceleration and safety on certain models that led to massive recalls of nearly 8 million vehicles in the...
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