**UPDATE** Toyota Recalls Over 400,000 Prius Due To Braking Problem
In an update to a previous post, Toyota has now issued a worldwide recall of around 437,000 Prius and other hybrids. The focus of the recall is to fix the braking system of the vehicles. Drivers have been complaining and reporting that the brakes in the Prius engaged only after a delay, especially in cold weather and on bumpy roads. Crashes resulting in injuries are suspected to have resulted from the problem. Toyota says that new software overseeing the braking controls can fix the problem in under an hour.
The recall adds to the global recall by Toyota of over 8 million vehicles for problems, which include sudden acceleration.
Dangerous and defective products are responsible for many injuries and death nationwide. The issues involved in the Toyota recall will also result in lost value for owners of Toyota vehicles, sometimes call diminution in value. Class action lawsuits have been filed, and I am reviewing and accepting these cases.
Our profession calls this area of law products liability. Consulting a lawyer experienced in handling these matters is usually easy. Most attorneys will provide a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a claim or case and let the person know if they can help.
