Automotive News is reporting that documents submitted to the NHTSA have proven that Toyota knew about the accelerator safety defects since early 2006.
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NHTSA seeking a $16.4 million fine from Toyota for recall scandals
The NHTSA is looking to fine Toyota $16.375 million – the maximum fine permitted – for the scandals related to recalls – more specifically the unintended acceleration recalls.
Toyota may recall 1.19 million Corolla and Matrix models for stalling problems
Problems just keep on coming for Toyota. They may be recalling 1.19 million Corolla and Matrix models, model years 2005-2007, for electronic issues which cause them to stall.
Daihatsu recalling 4000 Rocky SUVs
We may have forgotten about Daihatsu here in North America, but they haven’t forgotten about us. They are recalling 4000 1990-1992 Rocky SUVs in North America due to a problem with the fuel system.
Jeep recalls Commander and Grand Cherokee due to faulty rear track bar
Jeep is recalling the 2010 Commander and Grand Cherokee due to an improperly manufactured rear track bar.
Toyota to recall 4WD Tundras for propeller shaft issues
Toyota will be recalling some 2010 Tundras equipped with 4WD for issues with a weld where the propeller shaft and yoke meet.
Toyota owners reporting that unintended acceleration fix isn't working *UPDATE*
Some owners of Toyotas affected by the unintended acceleration recalls are reporting that the fix installed by dealers isn’t working. Here we go again. UPDATE: Toyota has responded to the situation, you can read about it after the jump.
Chrysler recalls 2005-2006 minivans
Chrysler has issued a recall for all of its 2005-2006 minivans: the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan. The recall concerns possible issues with the airbag.
Toyota recalls some more cars, 8,000 Tacomas and 7,314 Camrys
Business is as usual at Toyota. Two more recalls on the way, with one affecting 8,000 2010 Tacomas (Equipped with 4WD) and the other affecting 7,314 2010 Camrys (Unrelated to the last Camry recall).
Toyota halts sales and production of cars due to recent recall
Toyota has announced that they will halt both sales and production of all cars affected by their recent accelerator recall. The cars were recalled due to an issue with the accelerator mechanism, which could cause the accelerator to jam.