There are many things to do if that situation happened i.e. emergency brake, neutral, press off. Weed out the stupid people, good. Thats how natural selection is suppose to work
I just received the following email from Toyota: You may have heard that Toyota Motor Sales has put a stop sale and recall on some Toyota models. We at Burnsville Toyota wanted to share with you the information we have received from Toyota Motor Sales regarding this issue. Below are the details from Toyota that we have received. We hope this will answer any questions you may have and sincerely appreciate your patience. Putting customers first, Toyota Motor Sales announced to the dealerships and the media on January 26th it will temporarily suspend sales and production of eight Toyota models affected by the sticking accelerator pedal mechanism. The production halt will involve five plants in the United States and Canada. We don’t know yet how long this pause will last but they are making every effort to resume production soon. As you can imagine, safety recalls are complex events subject to rapid changes as sales organizations, manufacturing and government regulators work together to resolve issues. That is the situation today. We appreciate your patience and support as Toyota moves aggressively to address these issues. We are sure that you have many questions and have provided the following information: FAQ for the Sticky Accelerator Pedal Recall What is the condition that has prompted Toyota to take this action? In rare instances, there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. What is the likelihood that my vehicle will experience this condition? The incidence of this condition is rare and occurs gradually over a period time. It can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, stuck in a partially depressed position. What should I do if I believe my vehicle is affected by this condition?, i.e. I have noticed that my accelerator pedal is hard to depress, slow to return or is unsmooth during operation. The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location, the engine shut off and a Toyota dealer contacted for assistance. What if you experience a sticking accelerator pedal while driving? • Each circumstance may vary, and drivers must use their best judgment, but Toyota recommends taking one of following actions: • If you need to stop immediately, the vehicle can be controlled by stepping on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal as it will deplete the vacuum utilized for the power brake assist. • Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine. • If unable to put the vehicle in Neutral, turn the engine OFF. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. o If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button. o If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel. If I am an owner of one of the affected vehicles, what action do I need to take? Toyota is working quickly to prepare a correction remedy and will issue owner notifications in the future. No action is required at this time unless you feel you are experiencing this condition. If you are experiencing this condition, immediately contact your nearest Toyota Dealer for assistance. Affected Vehicles There are approximately 2.3 million vehicles involved in the U.S. 2005 - 2010 Avalon beginning with 4T1 2009 - 2010 Matrix beginning with 2T1 2007 - 2010 Tundra beginning with 5TB or 5TF 2008 - 2010 Sequoia beginning with 5TD 2007 - 2010 Camry beginning with 4T4 2007 - 2010 Camry beginning with 4T1 with a CTS pedal 2009 - 2010 Corolla beginning with 1NX or 2T1 2010 Highlander beginning with 5TD 2009 - 2010 Rav4 beginning with 2T3 What should I do if I still have questions or concerns? If you still have questions or concerns that have not been addressed here, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. The Toyota Customer Experience Center hours are: Mon - Fri, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm PST Sat, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm PST
Dang, thanks for the info... I JUST purchased a camry that matches this less than a month ago. I wonder if I can just take it back and tell them I dont want it considering I havn't even made a single payment yet. I can imagine the resale value for these cars has dropped insanely low. Anyone involved with a recall before know what exactly happens in such situations?
they will schedule you to come in and fix the problem. Not a big deal and I doubt this will have any impact on the resale value
I have a 07 Camry and haven't experienced this problem. It seems easy enough to stop the car if this happens, shift to neutral and hit the brakes. But I guess if I ever rear end someone I'll be claiming that it's Toyota's fault.....
that's the thing.. people don't know how to react when things like this happen.. whether it's the floor mat or an electronic defect, placing the shift in neutral should stop the vehicle from accelerating... there's an audio of the 911 call from the highway patrol officer during their ordeal.. very, very sad
Actually Fords may be affected by this issue. A brake system or part used by at least one model of Ford built for the Chinese market is made by the same company that makes them for the Toyotas in question. As a result, Ford has stopped production of that vehicle in China. I don't know of any domestic Fords that are affected. Pontiac Vibes are also being recalled from what I remember (the Vibe's basically a re-badged Toyota Matrix).
toyota did the ethical thing to do and stop producing, thats what good companies do. POS american companies would've pretended nothing happened. good job toyota
Seriously, I would go for a Honda or a Ford these days. Seems like the only car companies with reasonable offerings out anyways. GM has a couple of interesting small cars in the pipeline. I am waiting for the new-old Euro Focus to make debut here
Poor Toyota's never done anything wrong! This is big for them. I drive an '05 Camry, glad to hear its not included in this mess. My condolences to everyone affected by this issue. Do y'all think this is going to make a dent in their sales numbers?
FAQ for Toyota owners about the recall: http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/FAQ-for-Sticking-Accelerator-Pedal-152196.aspx http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/toyota-consumer-safety-advisory-102572.aspx Wasn't that difficult to find.
its not where they are making them. Their problem is they have too many models. They got too big and their quality sucks now. thats why hondas are so good and why the american companies like Ford are following
I think they have been covering stuff up for a while. I remember reading articles about them hiding/deleting emails/documents requested a year or so ago. I don't remember if its related to this problem, but they are not as ethical as you think.
Seems Toyota wants to start making cars again instead of fixing the ones that have already been sold. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6841157.html DETROIT — The Associated Press has learned that Toyota is sending new gas pedal systems to car factories rather than dealerships who want the parts to take care of millions of customers whose pedals may stick. Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons confirms information in a company e-mail obtained by the AP that says parts were shipped to factories. Lyons says that's how the company normally distributes parts. But some dealers say they should get the parts first because they now have no way to fix the pedals on any of the 4.2 million recalled vehicles affecting eight U.S. models. Toyota has halted production and sales of the models, including the best-selling Camry sedan. Lyons said Toyota did not send the parts to dealers because it has not decided whether to have the systems in the recalled vehicles repaired or replaced. The company on Thursday presented a remedy to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it is awaiting a decision before proceeding. “We're not ready to launch this program yet,” Lyons said, adding that letters must be sent to customers whose vehicles were recalled and service technicians must be trained on whatever solution the company ultimately decides. He said he did not know if any parts had been shipped from factories to parts depots, which is the next step in the process, but dealerships don't have them. Engineers and other workers were up all night Thursday getting the process ready, he said. The company has said its highest priority is fixing the pedals for existing customers. “Nothing is more important to Toyota than doing the right thing for our customers — and restoring their confidence in the safety of our vehicles,” Toyota said in a statement. But dealers and customers were unhappy with the delays in getting parts. Earl Stewart, owner of a Toyota dealership in North Palm Beach, Fla., said his service technicians might not know the details of how to fix the gas pedal systems, but they know to install new ones, and the parts should have gone to dealers rather than factories. “That's absolutely stupid,” he said. “It makes no sense at all.” He said Toyota may be trying to save money by using a less-expensive repair on the millions of vehicles that already have been sold, and using the new parts to restart factories that have been closed while it irons out the problem. “That just doesn't wash well with the customers out there driving these vehicles,” he said. “I think at this point you throw cost to the wind and do everything you can to rebuild your brand and your image.” Toyota owners were both confused about what to do with their cars and angry that they didn't have any answers on when a fix would be available. “I've got a $30,000 vehicle and they don't know how to fix it,” said Johnathan Jones, a 30-year-old salesman from Fort Mitchell, Ala., who said he won't put his 10-year-old twins in his 2009 Toyota Tundra. “To me, it's a big safety hazard with my children.” The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is launching an investigation into the problems with Toyota's accelerator pedal systems. It has scheduled a Feb. 4 hearing entitled, “Toyota Gas Pedals: Is the Public at Risk?”
