Topic: Automotive Safety

U.S. says driver error possible in NY Prius crash

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. safety officials believe driver error may be behind the crash in New York of a Toyota Motor Corp Prius that has been investigated as a possible case of unintended acceleration, federal investigators said on Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that an analysis ...
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Feds: Brakes weren't applied on crashed NY Prius

US regulators say data from crashed New York Prius show throttle open, brakes not appliedComputer data from a Toyota Prius that crashed in suburban New York City show that at the time of the accident the throttle was open and the driver was not applying the brakes, U.S. safety ...
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More than 100 complaints lodged over fixed Toyotas

AP review finds more than 100 complaints filed with government over fixed ToyotasComplaints of sudden acceleration in Toyotas repaired under recalls have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to an Associated Press analysis of government data. The complaints from 105 drivers raise questions about whether Toyota's repairs ...
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Runaway Prius NY

Runaway Prius NY
A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor ...
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