Wednesday

Toyota Floor Mat Recall, Lexus Floor Mat Recall

Editor's Note: The following recall is so massive, involving almost 4 million vehicles, that we are posting it to this recall list so the dangerous problem is circulated as widely as possible.

Massive Toyota Floor Mat Recall

Toyota has recalled 3.8 million vehicles in what is the largest recall it has ever done. Apparently floor mats can get jammed at the gas pedal, causing the engine to accelerate uncontrollably, during which the engine can not be shut down.

Do you own one of these potential Toyota or potential Lexus lemons with a deadly defect or dangerous floor mat design?

2007 Camry
2008 Camry
2009 Camry
2010 Camry
2005 Avalon
2006 Avalon
2007 Avalon
2008 Avalon
2009 Avalon
2010 Avalon
2007 Tundra
2008 Tundra
2009 Tundra
2010 Tundra
2005 Tacoma
2006 Tacoma
2007 Tacoma
2008 Tacoma
2009 Tacoma
2010 Tacoma
2004 Prius
2005 Prius
2006 Prius
2007 Prius
2008 Prius
2009 Prius
2007 Lexus ES 350
2008 Lexus ES 350
2009 Lexus ES 350
2010 Lexus ES 350
2006 Lexus IS 250
2007 Lexus IS 250
2008 Lexus IS 250
2009 Lexus IS 250
2010 Lexus IS 250
2006 Lexus IS 350
2007 Lexus IS 350
2008 Lexus IS 350
2009 Lexus IS 350
2010 Lexis IS 350

The recall was prompted by years of runaway accelerator complaints and investigations that culminated in the August death of a highway patrolman and 4 passengers in a Lexus being driven by the officer. The passengers called 911 just minutes before their death in a violent 120 mph crash, saying that the accelerator had become stuck and the car would not shut off.

Officials suspect the driver side floor mat became lodged at the gas pedal with the accelerator in a wide open position.

Toyota admits to reports of the problem going back to its 2004 model year Prius. Federal safety officials say they received 102 reports of jammed accelerators in Toyota and Lexus models that resulted in at least 13 crashes and 17 injuries before the August crash that killed the off-duty California Highway Patrol officer.

Toyota reportedly has said that all driver side floor mats should be immediately removed from vehicles and nothing should be used, not even paper mats, until they come up with a solution.

If you’ve got a lemon Toyota car or truck or a lemon Lexus car, or any other lemon vehicle, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon cars is what we do. Every day.

Burdge Law Office
www.NewCarLemonLaw.com
Because life is too short to put up with a bad car.
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Saturday

Ducati Streetfighter Recall, Ducati F1098S Recall

Stalling Ducati Streetfighter bikes result in recalls. Do you own own of these potential lemon Ducati motorcycles?

2010 DUCATI F1098S STREETFIGHTER

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V365000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 247

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 F1098S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT GROUND SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Consequence: STALLING WHILE DRIVING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GROUND SCREW.

Loose screws and stalling bikes. If you've got a lemon Ducati motorcycle, don't take a chance. If your dealer won't help you, we will. Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we do. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short ot ride a bad bike.

Sunday

Yamaha FJR1300 Recall, Yamaha FZS600 Recall, Yamaha YZF-R1 Recall

2005 YAMAHA FJR1300
2005 YAMAHA FZS600
2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1

Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V360000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 180

Summary: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR.

If you've got a lemon Yamaha motorcycle, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we eo. Everyday since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Honda VTX1800 Recall

2002 HONDA VTX1800

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 14, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V362000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 688

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 VTX1800 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 14 AND OCTOBER 4, 2001. THE SWINGARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED.

Consequence: THE SWINGARM COULD BREAK WHILE RIDINGCAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN CRASH.

Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SWINGARM.

If you've got a lemon Honda motorcycle, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. Everyday since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Wednesday

Subaru Baja Recall

SUBARU / BAJA
2005-2006

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V277000
EA09007NHTSA Action Number: EA09007

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15633

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING 15,633 Model Years 2005 and 2006 BAJA VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Consequence: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE HOSE CONNECTION. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET INCLUDING ALL NIPPLES WITH A NEW AND STRONGER DESIGN PART.

Burdge Law Office
Getting rid of lemons since 1978.