Consolidated Toyota Recall/Safety thread

[Justin]

Toyota has issued a SECOND recall for the stuck accelerators, this time with 2.3 million cars affected.

Oddly, the Prius isn't included in this one.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/22/bu...er=rss&emc=rss

[derklug]

How would you tell if a Prius's throttle stuck?

[FenwickHockey65]

[FxsX24]

efff toyota

[Camaro_Corvette]

Zip ties on the accelerator so it can't go faster than 40... I see it coming now

[comiskeybum]

im glad to see toyota fail right now. seems harsh of me to say..........but i am.

[JJ#48Racing]

Did a search and didn't see anything about this. Toyota added 2.3 million more to the gas pedal sticking recall. They also removed blame from the floormats and has now placed it on faulty gas pedal mechanisms. This confirms the suspicion that this problem was much bigger than floormats.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/21/auto...dex.htm?hpt=T2

Toyota recall: 2.3 million cars
by Peter Valdes-Dapena, senior writerJanuary 22, 2010: 9:23 AM ET


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Toyota Motor Sales USA is recalling 2.3 million vehicles to correct a problem that could cause the vehicles' gas pedals to stick.

This new recall is separate from an on-going recall of 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to correct a problem in which the pedals could become stuck under a loose floormat.

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This new recall is to correct a situation in which the gas pedal could stick without the presence of a floor mat.

"Our investigation indicates that there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position," Toyota USA group vice president Irv Miller said in a statement.

The situation is rare, according to Toyota, but can occur when accelerator pedal mechanisms become worn. The problem will usually develop gradually, Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons said. The pedal may become harder to press and may become slower to return when released. In the worst cases, it may become stuck in a partially depressed position.

"The news that Toyota has expanded this recall, in conjunction with a statement that removes blame from the previously identified faulty floor mats, is proof that this situation is slowly spiraling out of control. As a company with a reputation for steadiness, these must be uncomfortable days for Toyota," said James Bell, executive market analyst with Kelley Blue Book.

"Toyota is working quickly to prepare a correction remedy," the automaker said in its announcement.

Owners will be notified when a remedy is available. In the meantime, they can continue driving their cars, Toyota spokesman John Hanson said. The carmaker wants to make drivers aware of the potential problem and of what they should do if it arises, he said.

Drivers should not pump the brakes as this can deplete the brakes' power assist. In the event the pedal becomes stuck, the vehicle can be brought under control with firm and steady application of the brakes, the automaker said.

The vehicle should then be driven to the nearest safe location, shut off, and a Toyota dealer should be called for assistance.

The vehicles covered under the recall are:

2009-2010 Toyota Rav4, Corolla, Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra and 2008-2010 Sequoia..

The Camry Hybrid is not included in the recall.

Toyota owners with questions should call Toyota's customer service line at 800-331-4331.

[PAUL SS]

First they say it doesn't affect the 2010 Corolla, now they say it does. Hello? My daughter drives a 2010 Corolla and they have not worked out a fix for this yet. NOT Happy.

[MLL67RSSS]

From "LeftLaneNews":

"Toyota has not commented on whether or not this problem may have played a role in either of the incidents Leftlane reported that involved the Toyota Avalon and possible unintended acceleration. In the aforementioned report on the Toyota Avalon, an Avalon was observed performing at full throttle while the floor mat was removed and a Toyota mechanic physically moved the gas pedal with no effect – making the cause of that incident unlikely to be related to this latest recall."

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[comiskeybum]

i was never tempted to buy a toyota before and im certainly not now

[first one]

I hope no one gets hurt because of this problem, but with that said AWESOME!!!!

[Outlaw_SS]

There have already been fatalities due to this problem....I do not like Toyota.

[THUMPER20X]

I dont like drive by wire. I wish I could change the camaro over to cable. Ive never liked it.

[TheClassicCarKid]

Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

I dont like drive by wire. I wish I could change the camaro over to cable. Ive never liked it.

Yeah, I don't like the idea of a computer controlled throttle...