Power Rear Liftgates on Toyota Minivans Causing Injuries

For many consumers a power rear liftgate on a minivan is a necessity. It turns out some of the liftgates are defective and cause injuries.

Toyota, NHTSA Investigate 360,000 Sienna Vans

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Toyota Motor Corp.’s 2004 and 2005 Sienna minivans with power rear liftgates after reports of 14 injuries when the liftgates unexpectedly closed.

Florida residents should contact Toyota if they own one of these minivans.