Stop driving recalled Toyotas, U.S. transport secretary

Ghost Post · Poncho Master!

RE: Toyota's going out of control?

RDubya · Poncho Master!

Ken that's going to be a long wait. The little car is too small for a growing family. It's been serving it's purpose as utility transport, that's all it is. Nothing classic about it, drive it into the ground however long that might be. Hopefully not too soon, can't afford to make the switch over to a bigger vehicle.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

An 03 Camry has the old style of throttle with a cable from the pedal to the throttle body. If your throttle is sticking it's likely due to a dirty throttle body.

DRI wrote:

I'm getting use to shifting in neutral with my 03 Camry.Don't let em fool you,going on for years now.Had a hell of time just 2 days ago trying to get in my driveway,almost wiped out the gto in the garage.

-- Edited by DRI on Friday 29th of January 2010 04:36:52 PM

87 player bird · Poncho Master!

67HEAVEN · Poncho Master!

A video from AOL Autos that "apparently" demonstrates the specifics of the problem.........

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17181435001?bctid=64104531001

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Excellent! I feel better

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Most of the time the fault is the nut behind the wheel.

87 player bird · Poncho Master!

69Laurentian wrote:

Most of the time the fault is the nut behind the wheel.

Kind of like "It's not the golf club that's f&*%$d, It's the thing on the end. biggrin

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Exactly! I've witnessed first hand what can happen when a wingnut hits the gas pedal instead of the brake. It damn near cost me, Connie and my son our lives!

67HEAVEN · Poncho Master!

Ouch!

http://www.freep.com/article/20100202/BUSINESS01/100202049/1318/Official-U.S.-had-to-force-Toyota-into-safety-recall

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Aren't 90% of the recalls out there "forced" by the gov't?

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Stop driving recalled Toyotas, U.S. transport secretary

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | 12:33 PM ET Comments66 Recommend23

The Associated Press

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Toyota was slow to deal with safety problems with its gas pedals. (Cliff Owen/Associated Press)U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is telling owners of recalled Toyota cars to stop driving them and get them fixed.

LaHood's warning came Wednesday in testimony before a House appropriations subcommittee on transportation.

"Stop driving it," LaHood advised car owners. "Take it to a Toyota dealer because they believe they have a fix for it."

Toyota's most recent recall in the United States affects 2.3 million vehicles with gas pedals that have the potential to stick. The recall applies to roughly 270,000 vehicles in Canada and 4.2 million vehicles worldwide.

LaHood told reporters earlier in the day that Toyota owners should contact their dealer immediately and "exercise caution until repairs can be made."

On Tuesday, LaHood criticized Toyota for being too slow in addressing the safety issues around gas pedals.

He credited his own department for forcing Toyota to deal with the problem. The company only reacted after U.S. transportation officials travelled to Japan for face-to-face talks to "wake them up" to the seriousness of the sticky pedals, LaHood said.

Toyota Canada said Monday it will install a steel reinforcement bar to fix the sticky gas pedals. The announcement came the same day disgruntled Toyota owners in Canada launched multiple class-action lawsuits against the embattled auto manufacturer.

With files from CBC News

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/02/03/consumer-toyota-recall.html?ref=rss#ixzz0eUxCWtsw

eeluddy · Uber Guru

69Laurentian wrote:
Aren't 90% of the recalls out there "forced" by the gov't?

Yes they are. I will give Toyota credit for being more open about it than GM ever was about premature rust out on frames of 80's mid-size, Fiero's catching on fire, crappy intakes on 3800's, head gaskets on NorthStars, and a few more that I can't remember right now.....

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

true they all hide something ever see the rusted frames on the Toyota trucks??

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

I wish I had a Tacoma with a rusty frame- 10 years old, 280000kms and Toyota gives you 16 grand for it!

We are expecting a crate of pedal repair kits tomorrow. I'm glad my pay plan includes warranty repairs!

:)

-- Edited by 69Laurentian on Wednesday 3rd of February 2010 06:34:09 PM

Lemans64 · Poncho Master!

We have seen a couple of rusty frames out here on the west coast, Yup Toyota gives them lots for it. We haven't seen any pedal kits yet but soon. Not time listed for repair yet either. We had an old pedal apart today and were seeing what it involved, doesn't look that bad so it won't pay much probably. The inspection we are doing now pays well for what u have to do.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

The guys from Toyota Canada were out yesterday. We had techs from area dealers out to be trained on the mods. I suspect we'll have labour times tomorrow. One Toyota rep said on a typical Camry getting the pedal mod, the voluntary ECU update, pedal "shave" and carpet mod, it could take up to 3hrs! There's talk about running a night shift. Our "sister" dealer in Richmond Hill is going to open Sundays. Looks like now would be a good time to book some vacation time

One guy came in with a new Camry today to have the pedal checked. I open the door and find a huge aftermarket rubber floor mat on top of the factory mats. I started my "speech" about how it's not wise to have that big fat mat on top of the factory floor mat. He interrupted me in mid sentence and said "I know you have a job to do but don't worry about it".
Okee dokee smokee...

Lemans64 wrote:

We have seen a couple of rusty frames out here on the west coast, Yup Toyota gives them lots for it. We haven't seen any pedal kits yet but soon. Not time listed for repair yet either. We had an old pedal apart today and were seeing what it involved, doesn't look that bad so it won't pay much probably. The inspection we are doing now pays well for what u have to do.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

69Laurentian wrote:

The guys from Toyota Canada were out yesterday. We had techs from area dealers out to be trained on the mods. I suspect we'll have labour times tomorrow. One Toyota rep said on a typical Camry getting the pedal mod, the voluntary ECU update, pedal "shave" and carpet mod, it could take up to 3hrs! There's talk about running a night shift. Our "sister" dealer in Richmond Hill is going to open Sundays. Looks like now would be a good time to book some vacation time

or ask for a Raise!!! 3 hours times 8 million wow....job security lol

67HEAVEN · Poncho Master!

Watch the first story on CBC's The National at 10:00 pm Eastern tonight.

Lemans64 · Poncho Master!

69Laurentian wrote:

One guy came in with a new Camry today to have the pedal checked. I open the door and find a huge aftermarket rubber floor mat on top of the factory mats. I started my "speech" about how it's not wise to have that big fat mat on top of the factory floor mat. He interrupted me in mid sentence and said "I know you have a job to do but don't worry about it".
Okee dokee smokee.
Just punch a couple of big holes in his floor mat and put some of those huge plastic ties on it keep it away the pedals, LOL.
One of our Techs did the same course today, shaving the pedals and the rest. They also want us to work late, but not sure if they want us to come in late or just stay late. Gonna be some confusing so a while, all this while we are in the middle of a major reno, only have 1/8 of our customer parking and with sales parking. Getting a new building beside the old one.

2drpost · Uber Guru

ouch.....

Rolilk · Guru

Wow they are comming out of the closet or what? My Tundra has a recall on it now too. Its got to do with the rear frame rail that holds the rear tire. They want to inspect for rust and if it needs to be replaced. I have to say at least they are comming forward and trying to make things right. Just my 2cnts.
I have addd my recall letter.

-- Edited by Rolilk on Saturday 13th of February 2010 02:01:18 PM

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

I heard its all over! Just a bump in the road! Problems solved!

Business as usual thank goodness....... Who's next? lol

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Now we have customers who aren't happy with the "feel" of the pedal after the modification. The apparent problem in the pedal is the area that "simulates" the feeling of being attached to a cable. When you insert the shim, the friction is reduced and if you are really "sensitive" you'll notice the pedal presses a little easier. Not sure how we are going to please those who aren't happy with them. Remember the good old days of throttle cables? If you didn't like the pedal feel you changed the return spring on the carb!

Lemans64 · Poncho Master!

I think Toyota has had a going over in the Quality control dept in the last couple of weeks, cuz we have had 4 campaign postings, Pedal campiagn, camry P/s hose problem( only like 400 vehicles involved) Prius brake controller reprogram, and some others I can't think of right now. Oh ya Tacoma front Driveshaft issue, limited amount as well.

Stop driving recalled Toyotas, U.S. transport secretary

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | 12:33 PM ET Comments66Recommend23

The Associated Press

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | 12:33 PM ET Comments66 Recommend23