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Toyota Ignored Safety Data
- Toyota knew the safest place for fuel tanks was behind the rear seat, not under the trunk floor.
- Yet, they kept the dangerous design in the Corona, ignoring evidence and continuing production.
Pinto Crash Leaves Lasting Scars
- Sandra Gillespie and Robbie Carlton suffered terrible injuries in a 1972 Pinto crash caused by a ruptured fuel tank and fire.
- Both survived but with traumatic consequences, highlighting Pinto's dangerous fuel system.
Flawed Pinto Fuel Tank Design
- The Pinto's gas tank sat between the rear axle and flimsy bumper, making it vulnerable to rupture in rear-end collisions.
- The design made fire almost inevitable, with fuel tanks crushed into sharp bolts causing deadly leaks.