Allegedly Defective HVAC Systems Spark Class Action Against Toyota
Last Updated on May 8, 2018
Paul Stockinger et al v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc
Filed: January 3, 2017 ◆§ 2:17-cv-00035
A proposed class action against Toyota alleges the company concealed a defect that causes many vehicle models' HVAC systems to emit 'noxious and foul odors.'
A proposed class action against Toyota alleges the company concealed a defect that causes many vehicle models’ HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems to emit “noxious and foul odors” into the cars during use. At 81 pages deep, the lawsuit claims the below stable of Toyota and Lexus vehicles may be affected by the alleged defect:
- 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner
- 2007-2015 Toyota Avalon
- 2013-2015 Toyota Avalon HV
- 2009-2015 Toyota Corolla
- 2008- 2015 Toyota Highlander
- 2008-2015 Toyota Highlander HV
- 2008-2015 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2009-2015 Toyota Matrix
- 2006-2015 Toyota Prius
- 2012-2015 Toyota Prius C
- 2010-2015 Toyota Prius PHV
- 2012-2015 Toyota Prius V
- 2006-2015 Toyota RAV4
- 2008-2015 Toyota Sequoia
- 2004-2015 Toyota Sienna
- 2007-2015 Toyota Tundra
- 2009-2015 Toyota Venza
- 2007-2015 Toyota Yaris
- 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2013-2014 Lexus GS 350/450h
- 2014 Lexus IS 250/350
- 2011- 2014 Lexus CT 200h
- 2007-2014 Lexus ES 350
- 2013-2014 Lexus ES 300h
- 2006- 2011 Lexus GS 300/350/430/450h/460
- 2010-2014 Lexus GX 460
- 2010-2012 Lexus HS 250h
- 2006-2013 Lexus IS 250/350
- 2010-2014 Lexus IS 250C/350C
- 2008-2014 Lexus IS F
- 2012 Lexus LFA
- 2007-2014 Lexus LS 460
- 2008-2014 Lexus LS 600h
- 2008-2014 Lexus LX 570
- 2010-2014 Lexus RX 350/450h
- 2006-2009 Lexus GX 470
- 2007-2009 Lexus RX 350
- 2007-2009 Lexus RX 350
Toyota has allegedly acknowledged the problem, but has also said it cannot remedy the issue, leaving consumer with few options.
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