Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Accidents Caused by Sudden acceleration.

[googlegoogle]

The dude who died called the police on his cellphone while the car was hauling.

The idiot on the phone never mentioned to change gears or use the emergency brake.

stupid.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by googlegoogle

The dude who died called the police on his cellphone while the car was hauling.

The idiot on the phone never mentioned to change gears or use the emergency brake.

stupid.

There is a lot of blame and regrets to go around in that case, sad deal all the way.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by googlegoogle

The dude who died called the police on his cellphone while the car was hauling.

The idiot on the phone never mentioned to change gears or use the emergency brake.

stupid.

The emergency brake wouldn't do a whole hell of a lot of good.

[Tylerthigpen!1!]

Audi 5000 anyone?

[Radar Chief]

So, the two main points I’m getting here are:
1. Ford did something just about as bad so that lets Toyota off the hook.
2. HemiEd sucks for not liking ricers as much as some here do.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

So, the two main points I’m getting here are:
1. Ford did something just about as bad so that lets Toyota off the hook.
2. HemiEd sucks for not liking ricers as much as some here do.

If that's what you're getting from it, it's what you want to get from it.

[Brock]

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a statement today correcting inaccurate and misleading information put out by Toyota concerning a safety recall involving 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles:

A press release put out by Toyota earlier this week about their recall of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles inaccurately stated NHTSA had reached a conclusion “that no defect exists in vehicles in which the driver’s floor mat is compatible with the vehicle and properly secured.” NHTSA has told Toyota and consumers that removing the recalled floor mats is the most immediate way to address the safety risk and avoid the possibility of the accelerator becoming stuck. But it is simply an interim measure. This remedy does not correct the underlying defect in the vehicles involving the potential for entrapment of the accelerator by floor mats, which is related to accelerator and floor pan design. Safety is the number one priority for NHTSA and this is why officials are working with Toyota to find the right way to fix this very dangerous problem. This matter is not closed until Toyota has effectively addressed the defect by providing a suitable vehicle based solution.
NHTSA constantly monitors consumer complaints and other data. This comprehensive recall focuses on pedal entrapment by floor mats, but NHTSA will fully investigate any possible defect trends in these vehicles.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
On September 29, 2009, NHTSA issued a Consumer Alert warning owners of Toyota and Lexus vehicles about “conditions that could cause the accelerator to get stuck open.” As an interim measure, NHTSA “strongly encouraged” owners of specific models to take out the removable driver’s side floor mats and not to replace them any other type of mat. NHTSA warned consumers “a stuck accelerator may result in very high vehicle speeds and a crash, which could cause serious injury or death.”
On the same day, Toyota issued a voluntary recall of 3.8 million vehicles to address problems caused when removable floor mats push the accelerator pedal to the floor.
NHTSA officials are meeting with Toyota to hear their action plan for redesigning the vehicles and correcting this very serious defect.

So, it appears the NHTSA says it is the floormats. In which case, I wonder what kind of reerun can't look down at the floor and figure out she's having an issue with the floormat?

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Brock

So, it appears the NHTSA says it is the floormats. In which case, I wonder what kind of reerun can't look down at the floor and figure out she's having an issue with the floormat?

You have a link to this, or did you intentionaly leave it out to help your position? The new news is that they say they have not closed the book.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

You have a link to this, or did you intentionaly leave it out to help your position? The new news is that they say they have not closed the book.

It came from the NHTSA. It's available on their website. I assume you're smart enough to go look it up if it's that important to you. Dick.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Brock

It came from the NHTSA. It's available on their website. I assume you're smart enough to go look it up if it's that important to you. Dick.

I quoted NHTSA, and provided a link to the information yesterday. You don't see fit, because the information you provided is obsolete and you know it.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by HemiEd

I quoted NHTSA, and provided a link to the information yesterday. You don't see fit, because the information you provided is obsolete and you know it.

You quoted and provided a link to the Chicago Tribune. That is meaningless. Are you really old or something?

[Easy 6]

B B Bu But... the foreign makers are the only ones worth a damn!?!

American cars teh sux!

[wild1]

so... take the floormats out? buy different floormats? manufacturer replacements?

[Brock]

Originally Posted by wild1

so... take the floormats out? buy different floormats? manufacturer replacements?

Ask Ed. He's the one with the raging hardon over this popcorn fart.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by wild1

so... take the floormats out? buy different floormats? manufacturer replacements?

Read the thread, the owners are saying it is not the floor mats. I would suggest clicking on the youtube of the drivers ed instructor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWzroq-0h_c