Toyota to recall 333,000 SUVs for airbag risk

2011-04-21T18:00:08Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall about 333,000 RAV4 and DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into consumer complaints that model year 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid SUVs stall while driving.

"The complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with all but one received within the past year," the

Government to release review of Toyota throttles

2011-02-07T17:30:10Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will release on Tuesday the findings of its long awaited review of Toyota Motor Corp's electronic throttles over complaints of unintended acceleration.

The Transportation Department said in the ear...

Toyota to pay $32.4 million in extra fines

2010-12-21T03:00:10Z

Toyota to pay a record $32.4M in additional fines for handling of safety recalls

Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay the U.S. government a record $32.4 million in additional fines to settle an investigation into its handling of two recalls at the heart of its safety crisis.

The civil penalties will settle investigations into how Toyota dealt with recalls over accele...

How to find out if you own a recalled Toyota

2010-11-04T15:07:41Z

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Dealership reviews: Toyota of Knoxville, TN

2010-11-04T15:08:01Z

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Does Toyota care about your child's...

2010-11-29T15:03:24Z

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Chrysler recalls Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass for sticky pedals

2010-11-04T13:36:33Z

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Car reviews: 2010 Toyota Venza

2010-11-04T13:34:14Z

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Why Consumer Reports says the Lexus GX 460 is unsafe

2010-11-04T13:37:51Z

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Car reviews: 2002 Toyota Avensis

2010-11-04T13:35:35Z

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2010 Toyota Prius Engine Specification

2010-11-02T17:07:07Z

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Sonata trumps Camry in crash test

2010-10-07T08:27:55Z

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Canada gets Scion brand Sept. 2010

2010-09-22T03:07:13Z

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NASA and National Academy of Sciences to Investigate Unintended Acceleration

2010-11-02T13:07:22Z

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Toyota: Recall Rerun?

2010-09-11T18:09:32Z

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US steps up scrutiny into stalling Corolla cars

2010-08-24T04:30:08Z

US authorities step up investigation into stalling Corolla engines in latest Toyota woe

The U.S. government has beefed up its investigation into Toyota's Corolla and Matrix vehicles because of a possible engine d...

U.S. agency steps up probe into Corolla stalling

2010-08-23T19:30:20Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up an investigation into the risk that up to 1.2 million Toyota Motor Corp Corolla and

2010-09-11T10:11:07Z

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Preliminary NHTSA report on Toyota unintended acceleration cases

2010-09-10T16:25:14Z

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U.S. review of Toyota recorders finds no new defects

2010-10-22T11:21:24Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key element of the U.S. government's investigation of Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> electronic throttles and other systems found no defects beyond what is known to explain crashes blamed on unintended acceleration, the Transportation Department said on Tuesday...

Most 'failed to brake' in runaway Toyota crashes

2010-08-10T19:15:27Z

Drivers failed to brake in most of the cases of "runaway" Toyota vehicles investigated by US safety regulators, a report presented to lawmakers has found.

A review of data recorders from 58 Toyotas involved in crashes where drivers said their cars had sped out of control showed the brakes were not applied at all in 35 cases, the Toyota vehicles investigated by US safety regulators, a report presented to lawmakers Tuesday found.

A review of data recorders from 58 Toyotas involved in crashes where drivers said their cars had sped out of control showed the brakes were not applied at all in 35 cases, the Gov't says preliminary investigation has found no new safety defects in runaway Toyotas

A government investigation into runaway Toyotas has found no new safety defects beyond problems with accelerator pedals that explain reports of sudden acceleration in the vehicles, according to preliminary findings released Tuesday.

Safety experts have said vehicle electronic systems could be ...

Toyota Landcruiser For Sale

2010-09-09T01:29:30Z

Japanese automaker Toyota launched the Land Cruiser back in 1951, and they brought it to the US in 1958 in order to compete with Jeep. Since that time, the market has seen convertible, hardtop, station wagon, and utility truck versions of the Land Cruiser on its way to becoming the luxury SUV that it is today. Howev...

Waxman hopes to move auto safety bill after August

2010-07-21T15:47:58Z

House Democrat hopes to move auto safety measure following August recess

The House will try to advance an overhaul of auto safety laws when Congress returns from its August recess, a top lawmaker said Wednesday.

Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Commi...

Toyota discovers silence is golden

2010-11-02T14:50:54Z

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Are drivers to blame in Toyota unintended acceleration cases? It may be too early to tell

2010-09-10T16:16:08Z

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Toyota Michigan Drivers: Need We Say More than Recall?

2010-10-22T11:45:07Z

Toyota Michigan drivers have experienced one recall after the next, and may be growing weary of hearing their vehicles' brand name rolling off the tongue of news reporters, often right before the word "recall" is mentioned. Nevertheless, whether the perception is real or inflated, recalls will st...

U.S. finds driver error in some Toyota cases

2010-11-02T13:27:01Z

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Tests blame some Toyota accidents on drivers

2010-07-14T07:15:43Z

US Transportation Department tests of "dozens" of data recorders from Toyota vehicles involved in accidents blamed on sudden acceleration found many drivers mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake, The Wall Street Journal repo...

Toyota halts sale of Lexus HS 250h hybrids

2010-11-02T14:50:45Z

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Toyota warns of engine defect in 270,000 cars

2010-11-02T14:50:45Z

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Driver Error, Not Defects to Blam...

2010-09-11T00:52:24Z

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Toyota blames driver error for some unwanted speeding

2010-10-22T11:20:02Z

TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday its investigation of nearly 2,000 cases of unintended acceleration had found no problem with its electronic throttle system, and that driver error was to blame in some cases.

The world's top automaker made the statement after a

Toyota mulling another recall

2010-10-22T11:19:33Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp by Thursday morning had not yet alerted U.S. safety regulators of a recall of one Toyota and seven Lexus models for possible engine stalling while driving, a federal safety official said.

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Toyota considering another recall

2010-10-22T11:37:44Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> by Thursday morning had not yet alerted U.S. safety regulators of a recall of Toyota and Lexus models for possible engine stalling while driving, a Toyota Motor warned on Thursday of an engine fault worldwide in eight models of its luxury Lexus and Crown sedans, potentially requiring a recall that could affect up to 270,000 units.

"The defective engines, whose valve springs are not working properly, may halt in the worst case scenario while driving," Toyota spokesman Reuters) - A U.S. scientific panel will conduct a broad review of vehicle electronics to see if they pose safety risks, an investigation prompted by massive Toyota Motor Corp recalls for unintended acceleration.

David Strickland, administrator of the Natl Academy of Sciences panel chosen to review vehicle electronics post-Toyota recalls

The National Academy of Sciences has asked a group of engineers, scientists and auto safety experts to identify possible causes of unintended acceleration in vehicles in the aftermath of Toyota's large recalls.

Should fatal Camry crash investigation be revisited? After recall, coupleÕs Camry loyalty remains

2010-10-22T11:14:00Z

Sudden acceleration may have caused Õ04 accident that killed LV couple

George Yago III has been waiting six years to find out why his parentsÕ car took a deadly plunge off a downtown Las Vegas parking garage.

The police donÕt have an answer. Neither do federal investigators.

The YagosÕ car accelerated forward Òfor unknown reasons,Ó the Metro Poli...

Chrysler recalls 35,000 Dodge Calibers over 'sticky' pedals

2010-10-22T11:10:53Z

US automaker Chrysler has recalled some 35,000 Dodge Caliber vehicles worldwide over problems with sticky acceleration pedals, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on its website.

Chrysler is recalling 25,000 Dodge Calibe...

NHTSA finds more Toyota sudden acceleration deaths

2010-10-27T07:52:22Z

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NHTSA Says Toyota Acceleration Issue ...

2010-10-27T07:03:26Z

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89 deaths linked to Toyota complaints

2010-06-26T04:04:04Z

Eighty-nine deaths have been linked to public complaints of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the US government said Tuesday.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that as of May 20, it had receiv...

Toyota stops sales and recalls Lexus LS 460, LS 600h

2010-10-27T07:52:21Z

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Toyota paid record $16.4 million fine for sticky pedals

2010-10-27T07:52:14Z

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Automakers Make Bad Safety Police

2010-10-27T06:46:05Z

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NHTSA launches new investigation into Toyota recall delays

2010-10-27T07:52:06Z

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US safety agency probes Toyota over 2005 recall

2010-10-22T11:09:54Z

The US highway safety agency on Monday launched an investigation into whether Japanese automaker Toyota appropriately notified it of a steering relay rod safety defect in 2005.

The news came even as the US transportation chief told Toyota earlier Monday that Washington "will not sleep" until it is sure the company has improved safety and did ...

Toyota waited months to issue '05 steering recall

2010-05-10T15:00:31Z

AP Enterprise: Toyota waited to issue steering recall despite complaints, problems in Japan

Toyota waited nearly a year in 2005 to recall trucks and SUVs in the United States with defective steering rods, despite issuing a similar recall in Japan and receiving dozens of reports from Amer...

Toyota Could Receive Second Fine, Com...

2010-10-27T07:03:14Z

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Lexus GX 460 - A fixed problem, no injuries; an auto safety ideal

2010-10-27T07:52:04Z

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Highway safety agency wants more auto recall power

2010-10-22T11:09:46Z

Highway safety agency supports plan to give it power to order immediate auto safety recalls

The government's auto safety agency is pushing for greater power to order an immediate recall of hazardous vehicles under broad new consumer protections outlined in draft legislation before Congress.

David Strickland, the head of the National Highway...

Regulator backs plan to boost auto recall power

2010-10-22T11:19:19Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. auto safety regulator welcomed on Thursday proposals in Congress to sharply boost government powers for forcing vehicle recalls.

David Strickland, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), told lawmakers that recall and other...

Nissan recalls 134,000 cars over airbag flaw

2010-10-22T11:09:40Z

Japanese carmaker Nissan on Tuesday recalled more than 134,000 US cars sold under its luxury brand Infiniti amid fears that the vehicles' airbags may not deploy in a crash.

The company said it was recalling Infiniti G35 model sedans and coupes because of a wiring flaw that could cause the airbag to shut off.

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Nissan recalls 130,000 cars over airbag flaw

2010-05-04T11:16:24Z

Nissan recalled more than 130,000 US cars made by its luxury brand Infiniti on Tuesday amid fears that the vehicles' airbags may not deploy in a crash.

The company said it was recalling Infiniti G35 model sedans and coupes because of a wiring flaw that could cause the airbag to shut off.

"This issue came to...

Congress Responds to Run-Amok Toyotas by Running Amok with Safety Legislation

2010-10-27T07:24:20Z

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House panel releases auto safety proposals

2010-10-22T11:09:34Z

Congress considering auto safety upgrades following Toyota recalls

New cars and trucks would be required to carry black boxes to record crash information and automakers would pay fees to help fund the government's auto safety agency under a series of proposals in Congress in response to Toyota's massive recalls.

The DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp will voluntarily recall about 50,000 Sequoia sport utilities because the stability system could cause an unexpected problem with low-speed acceleration, the company said on Wednesday.

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Tougher auto-safety regulations expected to be proposed

2010-10-27T07:51:49Z

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Why Americans Can't Depend on the Government to Protect Their Families from Dangerous Products

2010-09-21T23:14:14Z

Toyota's sudden unintended acceleration defect is a case study in the relationship between government regulators and manufacturers. Specifically the role of the Government in regulating manufacturers in order to protect the public.

Toyota Motor Corp. is now facing a blizzard of lawsuits concerning problems with sudden acceleration and braking, which have triggered about 10 million recall notices worldwide as of this writing. Which raises the question - - why didn't government regulation...

Toyota to pay record US fine, announces Lexus recalls

2010-10-22T11:19:16Z

The US government warned Monday that it was not done investigating Toyota after the Japanese automaker announced more recalls and agreed to pay a record 16.4-million-dollar fine.

"By failing to report known safety problems as it is required to do under the law, Toyota put consumers at risk," US ...

Toyota to pay record US fine, announces Lexus recall

2010-10-22T11:19:17Z

Toyota agreed Monday to pay a record 16.4 million dollar fine for hiding gas pedal defects and announced yet more recalls as the US government warned it was not done investigating the Japanese automaker.

"By failing to report known safety problems as it is required to do under the law, Toyota put consumers at risk,"

Toyota conducts safety tests on all SUV models

2010-10-22T11:08:51Z

Toyota conducts safety tests on all SUVs after Consumer Reports 'Don't Buy' warning on Lexus

Toyota is testing all its sport utility vehicles to reassure buyers of their safety after Consumer Reports warned a large Lexus SUV is su...

Lexus GX 460 rated 'do not buy,' Toyota halts sale

2010-04-19T15:32:59Z

Toyota suspends sales of Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports issues rare 'do not buy' rating

Toyota Motor Corp. has suspended sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports warned car shoppers not to buy the sport utility vehicle because handling problems could cause them to roll over on shar...

Toyota to pay record US fine but not off the hook yet

2010-10-22T11:19:13Z

Toyota said Monday it will pay a record 16.4 million dollar fine for concealing gas pedal defects as the US government cautioned that it is not done investigating the Japanese automaker.

"By failing to report known safety problems as it is required to do under the law, Toyota put consumers at risk," Toyota said Monday it will pay a record 16.4 million dollar fine for concealing gas pedal defects as the US government cautioned that it is not done investigating the Japanese automaker.

"By failing to report known safety problems as it is required to do under the law, Toyota put consumers at risk," Toyota was expected to sign legal documents on Monday, agreeing to pay the US government a record fine of nearly 16.4 million dollars for concealing gas pedal defects.

"By paying the full civil penalty Toyota is accepting responsibility for hiding the safety defect ... in violation of the law," a senior US government official told AFP late Sunday.

A Toyota spokesman declined to...

Toyota to pay $16.4 mln fine: US official

2010-10-22T11:19:13Z

Japanese auto giant Toyota was expected to sign legal documents Monday, agreeing to pay the US government a record fine of nearly 16.4 million dollars for concealing gas pedal defects.

"By paying the full civil penalty Toyota is accepting responsibility for hiding the safety defect ... in violation of the law," a senior US government official told AFP late Sunday.

A Toyota spokesman declined to co...

Toyota agrees to pay government fine

2010-10-27T07:51:36Z

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Toyota agrees to pay US$16.4 million fine: US official

2010-10-22T11:19:12Z

Japanese auto giant Toyota was expected to sign legal documents Monday, agreeing to pay the US government a record fine of nearly 16.4 million dollars for concealing gas pedal defects.

"By paying the full civil penalty Toyota is accepting responsibility for hiding the safety defect ... in violation of the law," a senior US government official told AFP late Sunday.

A Toyota spokesman declined to co...

Toyota recals 870,000 minivans over corrosion problems

2010-10-22T11:08:45Z

Embattled Japanese automaker Toyota has decided to recall 870,000 Sienna minivans in the United States and Canada because of corrosion problems.

The announcement came Friday, a day after the world's biggest automaker said it would suspend product...

Fix for Lexus GX 460 expected "shortly"

2010-10-27T07:51:37Z

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Records Show Toyota Delayed U.S. Venza Recall by Six We...

2010-10-27T07:02:47Z

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U.S. auto safety regulator to test Lexus SUV

2010-10-22T11:08:40Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. regulators will run safety tests on a new Lexus SUV and take action if the Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> vehicle does not meet government standards, the top U.S. auto safety official said on Thursday.

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Toyota to test all SUVs, suspends Lexus GX output

2010-10-22T11:08:38Z

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor <7203.T> said on Thursday it would conduct safety tests on all its sport utility models after a report claiming that a handling problem in a new version Lexus put drivers at risk of rollover accidents.

NASCAR Homestead Auto Racing

2010-11-21T15:01:55Z

The no. 18 M&M Toyota driven by NASCAR driver Kyle Bush burst into flames after hitting the wall during the Ford 400 auto race Sunday Nov. 21, 2010 in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)

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Japan Earns Toyota

2010-11-05T01:31:32Z

Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Satoshi Ozawa reacts during a press conference on the second-quarter financial results in Tokyo Friday, Nov 5, 2010. Toyota's second quarter profit more than quadrupled on a sales recovery despite lingering worries about the quality of its cars after massive recalls. (AP Phot...

Autos Consumer Confidence

2010-10-26T13:02:33Z

Matthew Brown assembles a six speed transmission at the Ford Motor Company Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich., Monday, Oct. 25, 2010. The most problem-free cars and trucks still are made by San Francisco Toyota car dealership is shown in San Francisco, in this Jan. 26, 2010 file photo. Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday Oct. 21, 2010 it is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in ...

IRL Chicagoland Auto Race

2010-08-28T16:45:12Z

Karrigan Watters, 2, plays with a Toyota bobble head doll before the IRL Peak Antifreeze and Motor Oil Indy 300 auto race at ChicagoLand Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Toyota discovers silence is golden

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Toyota stops sales and recalls Lexus LS 460, LS 600h

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Automakers Make Bad Safety Police

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Toyota to pay record US fine, announces Lexus recall

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Toyota agrees to pay government fine

Toyota agrees to pay US$16.4 million fine: US official

Toyota recals 870,000 minivans over corrosion problems

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