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New York City Toyota Dealers Hit By Worldwide Gas Pedal Recall

Toyota dealerships in New York City and the surrounding area are struggling with 2010 model sales after the behemoth car company announced a series of recalls over the past two months regarding faulty gas pedals, unexpected acceleration, and defective floor mats. While some New Yorkers say that they are now unable to sell their used Toyotas, others are suing the company for past car accidents and car accident injuries.

The most recent recall involves the popular Prius model, an environmentally-friendly hybrid gas-electric car that is the car company’s best seller after the traditional sedans, the Camry and Corolla. Almost half a million Prius models were recalled worldwide after a number of car owner reported problems with the floor mats and gas pedals. The company believes that the issue occurs when the car’s antilock brake system is triggered.

Not only are dealers suffering – Toyota is already facing 30 different lawsuits regarding car accidents and the faulty gas pedal issue. Experts believe that these product liability lawsuits for defective auto part could cost the company $2 billion, counting the other costs of the international recall.

Toyota has a fix for the defective gas pedals and has already started repairs in the United Kingdom. The company plans on fixing 6,000 cars per day until the problem is solved. In the meantime, they will begin facing class action lawsuits from product liability law firms across the country as those who have been in car accidents seek damages for their injuries.

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