2006-2010 Lexus IS-250
The Lexus IS-250 is one of the most popular entry-level luxury cars in the United States, and consistently rates near the top of customer satisfaction surveys. Since 2000, Lexus has sold approximately 256,000 IS models, making the car one of the 10 most popular luxury cars in the United States. The vehicle has won numerous awards for its quality and reliability.
Unfortunately, despite all these accolades and sales, the Lexus IS-250 suffers from a serious and potentially deadly failure. Like seven other Toyota and Lexus models, the IS-250 is subject to a sweeping, 8.5 million vehicle recall because of an acceleration failure that can cause the vehicles to suddenly and unpredictably accelerate. The accelerator flaw has caused hundreds of injuries and nearly 40 deaths, and has rocked Toyota’s reputation of quality and safety.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a Lexus IS-250 sudden acceleration accident, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation. The acceleration error is a serious, deadly problem that has ruined lives and brought incredible tragedy to victims and their families. If you have been a victim of this inexcusable error, the Lexus sudden acceleration attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. may be able to help you get the money you are owed. Contact us today by calling 800-242-2874.
The Lexus IS-250
The IS-250 is the V6-powered version of the Lexus IS, the entry-level luxury sedan offered by Lexus, the up-market marque produced by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The vehicle comes with a number of luxury options, such as a hardtop convertible version. The IS-250 has a history of customer satisfaction that is being called into question by the severity of the acceleration failure.
Sudden Acceleration
The Lexus IS-250 suffers from the same acceleration error that has forced the recall of nearly 9 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Since 2002, there have been approximately 2,000 complaints concerning the vehicles suddenly and uncontrollably accelerating, seemingly for no cause. Nearly 40 people have died and another 200 have been injured as a result of the accelerator flaw.
Toyota has been slow to respond to the crisis, and a recently released intra-company presentation has shown that the company attempted to avoid the massive recall for as long as possible by issuing a more limited acceleration-based recall in 2007. The company originally claimed that the error stemmed from poorly fitting floor mats that caused the pedal to become trapped, although recent studies have suggested that the problem is actually an electronic one.
If you have been injured in a Lexus sudden acceleration accident, you have the right to seek legal compensation to pay for your medical bills and lost wages, and to reimburse you for any pain and suffering you have endured. You should not have to pay for the failings of a major corporation that released a shoddy product.
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The Lexus IS-250 sudden recall attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. understand the pain and frustration you may be feeling following your sudden acceleration accident. We know the pain of losing a loved one, and we may be able to help you fight for the financial compensation you deserve. Contact one of our Lexus sudden acceleration attorneys today by calling 800-242-2874.
