THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has withdrawn its 2012 proposal requiring all passenger vehicles to include safety systems that prevent unintended acceleration.
The recall covers more than 2,300 vehicles that may have unsecured floor mats that could interfere with acceleration and braking functions.
The automaker completed its three-year monitoring period in August, fulfilling obligations outlined in a $1.2 billion settlement with the federal government.
The automaker was subject to the scrutiny of an independent monitor as part of a deferred-prosecution agreement arising from the unintended-acceleration scandal.
The recall affects 2013-2014 model-year Infiniti M35, 2014-MY Infiniti Q50 and 2014-2015-MY Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles.
The aftermarket floor mats might shift forward and interfere with accelerator pedals.
The appointment, made by the U.S. Department of Justice, is part of Toyota's deferred prosecution agreement reached in March.
Here's some advice from AAA on what steps to take in the unlikely event of a stuck accelerator or sticking throttle. You may want to pass along these tips to your drivers as a friendly reminder.
In this video, John Nielsen of AAA explains what steps a driver should take in the event of a stuck accelerator or sticking throttle. The more familiar fleet drivers become with these steps, the less likely they are to panic if they ever encounter this problem. For more tips, click here.
The U.S. Department of Justice agrees to defer prosecution and dismiss its case as long as Toyota complies with all agreement terms, which include submitting to an independent monitor.