MEDIA ADVISORY: Issa to Visit Toyota Carlsbad Parts and Service Center TOMORROW

One Week Before Congressional Oversight Hearing, Issa to Visit Toyota Carlsbad Parts and Service Center

WASHINGTON. D.C. – One week prior to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s hearing, “Toyota Gas Pedals:  Is the Public at Risk?” the Committee’s Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-Vista), will be visiting the Toyota Carlsbad Parts and Service Center to receive a firsthand account of how local dealerships are addressing the challenges and concerns of San Diego’s Toyota owners in wake Toyota’s recent recalls.

“As Congress continues to investigate and evaluate how both industry and regulators have responded to consumer concerns related to vehicle malfunctions, I want to get a firsthand account of how local dealerships are responding to the growing amount of consumers who have questions about the safety of their vehicles,” Issa said.  “Whether it is a microprocessor engineer or the top executive, it is essential that we pursue every available information resource so we can be better informed heading into next week’s hearing.  I want a clear picture about what is being done to ensure the safety of not just Toyota owners, but of every driver of any vehicle in America.”

WHO: Rep. Darrell Issa

Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

WHERE: Toyota Carlsbad Parts and Service Center

6020 Avenida Encinas

Carlsbad, CA 92011

WHEN: Wednesday, February 16, 2010

1:30 p.m. (EST)

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