Lawsuits you should know about

Toyota Motor Sales has issued a recall of approximately 50,000 Sequoia SUVs due to a problem with the Vehicle Stability Control system, which controls the brakes and accelerator. This problem with the Vehicle Stability Control system can cause the SUV to hesitate or slow down at low speeds.

The Sequoias involved in the recall were made in early 2003. Once the problem was identified, Toyota began fixing the SUVs as soon as they came off the assembly line later that year. The company also issued a “technical service bulletin” to all dealers that year and since then, about half of those affected with this problem have been fixed.

There have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to this defect. Owners who are affected by the recall should be receiving letters from Toyota in late May. Any owners who have already paid for the fix may be reimbursed by Toyota.

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