Bostonians who already questioned the safety of Toyota vehicles may be getting ready to dial their Boston personal injury attorney. The Los Angeles Times reports that there is yet another Toyota recall on more than 1 million Corolla and Matrix models because of an engine defect that causes the cars to stall. The recall involves 1.13 million Corolla and Corolla Matrix models in North American during 2005 to 2008. The engine defect is due to an improperly manufactured engine control module.
There may be a crack that develops somewhere on the engine control module. If that happens, then the "Check Engine" light will go on. The driver may experience hard shifting and in some circumstances the engine may stall. Toyota has stated that there have been three unconfirmed accidents that could be related to the engine defect. One of those accidents resulted in a minor injury.
This Toyota recall combined with previous recalls by the car manufacturers makes the total number of recalled vehicles close to 10 million worldwide. The recalls have taken a toll on Toyota's reputation of being reliable and dependable. The carmaker has slipped to being the third most popular car brand after General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co.
If you have any questions, visit the official Toyota recall page or call Toyota at (800) 331-4331.
If you have suffered from an injury or an accident that you feel may have been due to a recalled Toyota car, make sure to consult with a Boston personal injury lawyer. A Boston personal injury attorney can assess if there is a possible claim and if you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries.
Related Resources:
- Toyota Recall and Lawsuits (FindLaw)
- Call A Boston Personal Injury Attorney (FindLaw)
- Get Legal Help with a Car or Vehicle Defect or Recall (FindLaw)
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