U.S. weighs second penalty against Toyota

U.S. weighs second penalty against Toyota Federal safety regulators find that ‘two separate defects’ exist in sticking accelerator pedals, but that the ongoing recall may address only one. Federal safety regulators are weighing a second penalty against Toyota Motor Corp. for its handling of the recall of 2.3 million cars and trucks with accelerator pedals […]

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U.S. seeks $16.4 million fine against Toyota

U.S. seeks $16.4 million fine against Toyota Federal safety agency hits Toyota with largest possible fine for a single reporting violation. More fines still possible. The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking the maximum fine of $16.4 million against Toyota Motor Corp. for failing to notify the agency of a “sticky […]

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Toyota warned dealers of throttle surging in 2002

Document: Toyota warned dealers of throttle surging in 2002 Auto manufacturer Toyota warned dealerships in 2002 that Camry owners were complaining about throttles surging and recommended adjustments in an electronic control unit to fix the problem, according to a document obtained by CNN. The technical service bulletin went to every U.S. Toyota dealership in late […]

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