Toyota Considering 2nd Generation IS Accelerator Replacement
Being an ol' Fart, I lived through the generation of cars that actually had throttle linkages with a return spring. Not uncommon back then to have that spring break at the attachment point. You'd just use your toe to pull up the pedal or reach down and grab it. Or just turn off the engine. Use a pair of needle nose to bend another hook in the spring end, hook it, and you were good to go. No news, no lawsuits, guess people had common sense back then. Had it happen on GM and Chrysler cars.
What do I have to do to opt out of this idiocy? No left foot braking? How am I going to trail brake?
The lawyers are killing the automotive industry.
I'd suggest buying spare mats now. No doubt they're going to modify them too in the very near future.
The lawyers are killing the automotive industry.
I'd suggest buying spare mats now. No doubt they're going to modify them too in the very near future.
Racer
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If you feel compelled to take your car to the dealership for service, or if you are getting warranty service done at the dealership, just make sure to explicitly tell them you don't want the pedal/floormat recall done. They are not allowed to do anything to your car without your permisson, and especially if you explicitly tell them not to.
Lead Lap
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Pit Crew
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Apparently, dealerships were overwhelmed by questions from concerned owners of recalled models:
http://wardsauto.com/home/dealers_toyota_recall_091125/
http://wardsauto.com/home/dealers_toyota_recall_091125/
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"After the initial dealer fixes, Toyota will begin shipping factory-produced replacement pedals to dealers, noting customers who already have had their accelerators modified can still get the new part if they so desire."
I'm glad I've stayed away from the dealer service department for last couple of months
No wonder with all the initial confusion and dealers making-up bandaid fixes.
I'm glad I've stayed away from the dealer service department for last couple of months
No wonder with all the initial confusion and dealers making-up bandaid fixes.
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NHTSA also said that Toyota will, in addition to these announced vehicle-based remedies, install a brake override system on the involved Camry, Avalon and Lexus ES 350, IS 350 and IS 250 models as an "extra measure of confidence." The brake override system would ensure the vehicle would stop if both the brake and the accelerator pedals are simultaneously applied. NHTSA is particularly pleased that Toyota is taking this additional step.
Wow this is a LOT of money:
Toyota has said the cost of any related repair work will have no effect on its business as the company has set aside nearly 500 billion yen ($5.6 billion) in provisions for recalls.
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Yes, more than adequate reserves were established/provided for already. And some people wonder why Toyota's recent losses seemed so big. Obviously shoring-up the balance sheet (both assets and liability sections) in many areas was part of the losses.