Toyota Recalls

[why?]

this media firestorm has been created to hurt toyota in the us, while allowing GM and Chrysler to capitalize and try to actually sell a few vehicles.

[TwoBearWisconsin]

To lighten things up a bit, have you all seen this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qx5abI9IqU

[auxmike]

Here's a very good detailed short video showing the shim being installed on the gas pedal at a dealer.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAtTq...1&feature=fvwp

[Hershey]

don't forget there are recalls by TOYOTA all over the globe . Including the YARIS accelerator pedal . Always a conspiracy . So many radicals ( extremists ) . O.C.D. is the likely culprit . It's a car , not a GOD .

[DevilGirl]

Not just Toyota is having these recalls. Sitting in the doc's waiting room last week, heard on the news that Nissan is having a rather large recall of a good number of their vehicles for similar issues. But you don't see them plastered all over the news like Toyota has been.

Every company will have recalls. No one is perfect. Toyota's just been overdue for one, that's all.

[Mouse]

I just found this on a Prius forum....http://www.spiegel.de/international/...682417,00.html

Copied directly from the article....."No other country in the world has comparable problems with cars accelerating on their own. In the US, though, "sudden unintended acceleration" is a mass phenomenon. It has become the topic of various nonfiction books and online self-help groups -- indicators to those affected that they aren't alone."

[Yaristoo]

I've had my Yaris for about 3.5 years. They recalled it on the floor mat thing, but never had any problem. I've never had any problem at all with my car. Its performance has been excellent. It has that symbol that tells you when it has warmed up. It doesn't accelerate perfectly until it warms up, then it runs smooth. It always seemed that it wasn't warmed up, so it seemed fine.

I heard there was a recall of Yaris' in Europe. As long as they are in Europe it doesn't bother me because I'm sure that the cars going to Europe are different than the ones coming here. As long as there is no concern over the Yaris as far as acceleration, I don't see why we should worry.

It's the best deal in the Toyota world. It's an inexpensive car with the best fuel efficiency without being a hybrid. You wouldn't get your money's worth with a hybrid. I've been extremely happy with my Yaris.

[Twistoffate0817]

They recalled your yaris for the floor mats?

[Tamago]

the yaris should be recalled for not accelerating FAST enough IMO












hehe

[tomato]

Originally Posted by Tamago

the yaris should be recalled for not accelerating FAST enough IMO


hehe

Hahaha!! OK that works for me!!

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Originally Posted by Yaristoo

They recalled it on the floor mat thing, but never had any problem.

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

They recalled your yaris for the floor mats?

WHERE'S my floor mat recall letter????

[Kal-El]

The Yaris has NOT been recalled.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

The Yaris has NOT been recalled.

WE know that but certain others on here are clueless to this fact....

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

The Yaris has NOT been recalled.

sure it has. just not this year.

[why?]

Originally Posted by tomato

Hahaha!! OK that works for me!!

the solution is toyota must install a turbo on every single yaris. A nice low pressure turbo to increase fe and hp.

[Yaristoo]

Yes, they recalled it on the floor mat thing and when they did I thought nothing of it. I was having no problems at all. They just did a minor thing when I brought it in for an oil change. As far as I was concerned, it was un-necessary, since I use another floor mat on top of the regular one which could cause far worse trouble, but it never does. This is in Minnesota - it may vary from state to state.

I wanted to mention my Toyota dealer. I can't imagine being treated any better than I have been by them. I've even gotten birthday cards. And this is for buying their cheapest model.

Oh - you've seen the latest story on the Prius in San Diego? There is talk now that it's a hoax. I'm beginning to think so. Everyone over-reacts. Go to Michael Fumento.com to read his take on this. He has some insight.

[MadMax]

A friend of mine sent this to me, it is spot on!



Cheers! M2

[MadMax]

Oh, and concerning the incident that occurred with the Prius in California...those fools are acting like this is HAL 9000 taking over the car!

As we all know, there are ways to stop a car in such an emergency situation; but I decided to find out what those who actually drive a Prius think and found this:

How to Stop A Runaway Pruis

HOW TO STOP OF RUNAWAY PRIUS: SUMMARY OF INFO FROM THIS THREAD!

1) Put the car into Neutral. You have to HOLD down the neutral for at least a little while and not just tap into into neutral.

2) You can also press the "P" button. This will also put the car into Neutral if the car is moving and the accelerator is down.

3) If 1 and 2 fail, try hitting the power button for a prolonged period of time (seconds). Keep in mind that you will lose power steering when the car shuts down.

By the way, I got quite a chuckle out of response #6...

Replace Toyota logo with GM one. And will not run away anymore

But overall, most lambasted Sikes for not knowing what to do in such a situation. Even the most obvious of actions would have corrected the situation, but he failed miserably. What a moron! I hope it is discovered that this too was a hoax, just like balloon boy!