Toyota Corolla Steering Defect
Toyota’s problems continue. Toyota is facing a massive recall with regard to vehicles suddenly accelerating. The Prius will likely be recalled for a brake defect. And now, the Toyota Corolla is being investigated for possible defects regarding steering. USA Today reports:
Federal regulators today opened a formal investigation into steering problems in the 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and mechanically similar Matrix. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier had indicated only that it was looking to see whether it needed to open a formal investigation. With Toyota’s admission in Japan on Wednesday that it’s taking complaints about the steering seriously and its hint that it is looking at a recall, the federal probe seemed inevitable. As USA TODAY is reporting, the problem involves Corollas wandering out of the lane when driven at highway speeds. Drive On first told you about this problem. on Feb. 9. The complaints involve the latest generation of Corolla, out in mid-2008 as a 2009 model. This generation was switched to electric from conventional power steering. If it comes to recall, this one will be huge. Corolla was the nation’s second-most-popular car in sales last year according to Autodata. Together with Camry, the largest-selling car, it is at the heart of what has defined the Toyota brand.
If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of a defective vehicle encourage them to immediately contact a competent attorney for advice. It is extremely important to do this quickly to ensure that evidence is preserved, statements are taken, and the rights of all are protected.
