Tag Archive for 'unintended acceleration'

ABC News tests Toyota, finds a reason for runaways

So, after the news that Toyota has turned over “secret” documents to the US Government, it looks like ABC News has tested a Toyota Avalon and found what could be a reason for the unintended acceleration.  They’ve found that an electrical problem is causing a surge of engine power, letting the car become a runaway.  Follow the jump for video and more explanation.

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Was the NHTSA investigating Toyota’s problems in 2004?

As if it couldn’t get any worse for Toyota, it seems it has.  The Detroit Free Press is reporting that in 2008, there was a lawsuit after Guadalupe Alberto of Flint, MI, died when her out-of-control 2005 Camry crashed.  The suit alleged that the Camry in question was suffering from the sticky gas pedal problem I reported on earlier today.  Continue reading for more details.

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