A recent AAJ article says that the National Transportation Safety Board cited a lack of appropriate federal safety standards and driver fatigue as contributing factors in this deadly crash where nine people died. The AAJ is calling for new regulations directed at improving the safety of passengers on commercial transportation vehicles. Proposed standards would include installation of electronic devices to monitor driver fatigue, seat belts, and stronger vehicle construction. Commercial trucks are also included in this call for more stringent standards.
Toyota Recalls Millions more
February 25, 2011
Toyota is recalling the 2008-2011 Lexus LX570, 2010 Toyota RAV4, 2009-2009 Toyota 4Runner, 2006-2007, Lexus RX 330, RX350,and RX 400,2004-2006 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to replace floor mat and retention clips.