With all of the recent hype regarding the Toyota recall insurance agents have received a number of calls from our clients asking us if they are in an accident while driving their Toyota and the accident is caused by your accelerator pedal being stuck under the floor mat in the open position or the accelerator pedal mechanism staying partially depressed or returning slowly to the idle position, will their auto insurance provide coverage for them? 

Well one of the insurance companies that I represent Erie Insurance came out with a statement to ease drivers worries:

If you own a Toyota included in the recent recall and have an accident, or if you are involved in an accident with a recalled vehicle, Erie Insurance wants you to know that the Toyota recall will not have an effect on whether there is coverage available to you for the loss.  ERIE will provide coverage for your loss, subject to applicable policy terms, conditions and deductible. Simply report the claim, as you would any claim, to your ERIEagent or call our 24/7 toll-free claims hotline at (800) 367-3743.

To find out the most recent information regarding the recall be sure to visit Toyota’s website at http://www.toyota.com/recall/?srchid=K610_p228906387.