Category: Motor Vehicle Recalls

Motor vehicle recalls can be minor, or they can be a major thing that should have never occurred due to a manufacturing defect, or failure to properly inspect, etc. Learn from the best how to deal with this. Ehline Law Firm.

Toyota Recalling 94,000 Sienna Minivans

According to Toyota they are not aware of any accidents or injuries due to this issue and no other model braking systems are affected.

December 14, 2010-According to reports Monday Toyota issued a recall of 94,000 of its Sienna minivans. Torrance based Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announced the recall, if for the brake light system. According to Toyota the proximity of the stop lamp switch bracket to the parking brake pedal when the brakes are fully applied. The stop lamp switch bracket in some instances can become deformed by the driver’s foot when using the parking brake.

This deformation could cause the brake lights to remain on, or in certain instances could cause the brake to become partially engaged due to contact from the bracket. This could result in brake drag, brake noise, brake vibration and the brake warning indicator light. Continuing to drive the vehicle could cause the brakes to be less effective.

According to Toyota they are not aware of any accidents or injuries due to this issue and no other model braking systems are affected. Toyota will be sending owners an interim notification in mid-January to advice of the recall and with instructions on what should be done if this issue is experienced. Late February a second notice will be sent to owners when the parts are available to fix the brake light system issue. They also plan to keep Sienna owners updated on their website about the issue and February repair dates.

If you were injured as the result of a defective car, contact a motor vehicle recall attorney at 888.400.9721.

GM Recalls Pickups Over Child Restraint Flaw

It is not recommended to place the child safety seat in the center seat, because it is in the proximity of the air bag in the event of a crash.

General Motors is recalling their Canyon mid-sized truck and the Colorado, along with certain Isuzu i280 and i370 pickup trucks. The recall is an issue with the child-restraint equipment and the recall will involve 192,676 vehicles.

The GMC and Chevrolet models range between the years of 2004 and 2011, this includes the Isuzus that are that have a similar design. The Isuzu’s recall is for years between 2007 and 2008 with a bench seat that has the 60/40 split.

The reason for the recall is the top tether for the center-front seat position is not accessible as required by U.S. and Canadian safety standards.

Dealers will fix the issue by cutting a hole in the trim panel that is at present blocking access to the anchor.

General Motors stated that this will be done free of service not matter what the age or mileage is on the vehicle. This will also include the chain of ownership that will be ignored and the issue fixed by dealers.

GM is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, along with General Motors do not recommend using the front seat to place children. They do realize this is impossible in vehicles with no back seat and state a lack of the proper access to the top tether could result in injury or death to the child when the seat is improperly installed.

General Motors has stated when there is not a back seat in the vehicle and it is necessary to place a child seat, it should be put on the right side passenger seat where there is a top tether anchor accessible. It is not recommended to place the child safety seat in the center seat, because it is in the proximity of the air bag in the event of a crash.

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