US opens investigation into Toyota hybrid SUVs
02-22-11, 09:14 AM
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US opens investigation into Toyota hybrid SUVs
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US opens investigation into Toyota hybrid SUVs
By KEN THOMAS Associated Press © 2011 The Associated Press
Feb. 22, 2011, 10:34AM
WASHINGTON — The government has opened a preliminary investigation into reports of stalling engines in more than 40,000 Toyota Highlander hybrids.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website it had received 32 complaints alleging stalling engines in Highlander hybrids from the 2006 model year. The probe involves 43,491 hybrids and was opened last week.
There have been no crashes or injuries reported. Defect investigations can sometimes lead to vehicle recalls.
Toyota has recalled more than 12 million vehicles globally over safety problems since 2009, but U.S. regulators said earlier this month that electronic flaws were not to blame for reports of sudden, unintended acceleration.
The new investigation involves reports of Highlanders stalling at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Some drivers reported the vehicle could not be restarted or was towed to the dealership. Nearly all of the reports were received within the past year.
Toyota said it would fully cooperate with the review.
The preliminary investigation will assess the scope, frequency and potential safety problems connected to the alleged safety defect.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...s/7440418.html
US opens investigation into Toyota hybrid SUVs
By KEN THOMAS Associated Press © 2011 The Associated Press
Feb. 22, 2011, 10:34AM
WASHINGTON — The government has opened a preliminary investigation into reports of stalling engines in more than 40,000 Toyota Highlander hybrids.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website it had received 32 complaints alleging stalling engines in Highlander hybrids from the 2006 model year. The probe involves 43,491 hybrids and was opened last week.
There have been no crashes or injuries reported. Defect investigations can sometimes lead to vehicle recalls.
Toyota has recalled more than 12 million vehicles globally over safety problems since 2009, but U.S. regulators said earlier this month that electronic flaws were not to blame for reports of sudden, unintended acceleration.
The new investigation involves reports of Highlanders stalling at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Some drivers reported the vehicle could not be restarted or was towed to the dealership. Nearly all of the reports were received within the past year.
Toyota said it would fully cooperate with the review.
The preliminary investigation will assess the scope, frequency and potential safety problems connected to the alleged safety defect.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...s/7440418.html
02-22-11, 09:31 AM
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hmmm, I wonder if this was the situation when I saw a light blue highlander with vinyl letterings all over this suv: death trap, dangerous car, do not drive, toyota not willing to fix, blah blah blah. I thought he was jumping on the bandwagon for the UI.
Literally, all over his car, except the windows.
If it's so dangerous, why is this idiot still driving in it?
I couldn't grab my camera on time.
Literally, all over his car, except the windows.
If it's so dangerous, why is this idiot still driving in it?
I couldn't grab my camera on time.
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