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**HemiEd** · 12:48 PM

Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Series of Accidents Caused by Sudden Acceleration

Anyone else been following this story? They had a pretty graphic show on nightline about it last night.

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Runawa...ory?id=8980479

Refusing to accept the explanation of Toyota and the federal government, hundreds of Toyota owners are in rebellion after a series of accidents caused by what they call "runaway cars."

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Department of Transportation: underlying defect causes accelerators to stick.

More PhotosSafety analysts found an estimated 2000 cases in which owners of Toyota cars including Camry, Prius and Lexus, reported that their cars surged without warning up to speeds of 100 miles per hour.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE OF THE RUNAWAY TOYOTAS STORY.

Toyota says the incidents are caused by floor mats becoming stuck under gas pedals, but owners say that's not what happened to them.

Watch the full report tonight on 'World News with Charles Gibson' and 'Nightline'.

"I'm absolutely certain that in my situation, it was not the floor mats," Elizabeth James told ABC News. She was driving her Toyota Prius outside Denver, CO when she says it suddenly shot up to 90 miles an hour, even though her foot was on the brake and not the gas pedal.

"I kept going faster and faster," James said. "And all of a sudden… my foot was pressing on the brake super, super hard and I wasn't slowing down."

James and some other Toyota owners suspect the accidents have been caused by some kind of glitch in the electronic computer system used in Toyotas that controls the throttle.

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...at-recall.html

SLAG · 01-17-2010, 04:19 PM

i have not read all of this thread, but, there was a Ford Expedition that was coming out of the carwash and claimed that the vehicle was accelerating without reason

here is the result:

the red honda was orig. parked infront of the building the same way the cop cars are parked but right in front of the hole

**Bugeater** · 01-17-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

i have not read all of this thread, but, there was a Ford Expedition that was coming out of the carwash and claimed that the vehicle was accelerating without reason

here is the result:

the red honda was orig. parked infront of the building the same way the cop cars are parked but right in front of the hole

Until there is a pattern of Expos experiencing these problems, isolated incidents such as that one will more than likely be attributed to driver error.

|Zach| · 01-17-2010, 05:31 PM

That would be scary as shit.

**HemiEd** · 01-18-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

As I mentioned earlier, it's entirely possible they were trying to use the brakes to slow the car instead of trying to completely stop it, which would be a huge mistake. It's hard to say how someone would react in a panic situation like that.

I agree, especially if it happens on a dangerous road. I was thinking about some of those mountain 2 lanes in Colorado, or how about the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel.

Inspector · 01-18-2010, 02:05 PM

My Yugo has NEVER had this problem.

Of course it quit running 14 years ago when it surpassed 5476 miles on the odometer. Made it a very safe car that way.

Pushead2 · 01-18-2010, 02:23 PM

this is pretty scary

**007** · 01-18-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

I understand Ed and if the correct action was not taken right away, (brakes) I could see how it could result in a dirt nap. This problem and Toyotas action, (or lack there of) remind me a little bit of the Ford Pinto cases back in the day. It will cost the company less to pay the court actions, than fix the problem.

It sickens me that a company can get away with that.

**HemiEd** · 01-26-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

It sickens me that a company can get away with that.

Major news tonight

http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/26/news...toyota_recall/

Toyota suspends sales of eight models
By Blake Ellis, contributing writerJanuary 26, 2010: 7:30 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. said Tuesday it is asking dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models.

The company's sales suspension is part of a recall announced last week to correct a problem that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick.

"Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our company," said Toyota USA group vice president Bob Carter. "This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized."

About 2.3 million vehicles will be affected by the recall, Toyota (TM) said Tuesday in a statement.

The automaker also said that it will halt the production of vehicles in certain production facilities in Canada, Indiana, Kentucky and Texas during the week of Feb. 1 to "assess and coordinate activities."

The vehicles covered under the recall are:

2009-2010 RAV4, Corolla, Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, certain 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia.

The new recall involving sticking accelerator pedals is separate from an on-going recall of 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to the risk of pedal entrapment because of a loose floormat.

About 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles have been affected by both recalls.

Toyota owners with questions should call Toyota's customer service line at 800-331-4331.

**Bugeater** · 01-26-2010, 10:19 PM

Holy shit.

**HemiEd** · 01-26-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Holy shit.

No kidding, still no mention of Lexus. But this is some serious action on their part, to say the least.

Pushead2 · 01-26-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Major news tonight

http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/26/news...toyota_recall/

Toyota suspends sales of eight models
By Blake Ellis, contributing writerJanuary 26, 2010: 7:30 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. said Tuesday it is asking dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models.

The company's sales suspension is part of a recall announced last week to correct a problem that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick.

"Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in Toyota are very important to our company," said Toyota USA group vice president Bob Carter. "This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized."

About 2.3 million vehicles will be affected by the recall, Toyota (TM) said Tuesday in a statement.

The automaker also said that it will halt the production of vehicles in certain production facilities in Canada, Indiana, Kentucky and Texas during the week of Feb. 1 to "assess and coordinate activities."

The vehicles covered under the recall are:

2009-2010 RAV4, Corolla, Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, certain 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia.

The new recall involving sticking accelerator pedals is separate from an on-going recall of 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to the risk of pedal entrapment because of a loose floormat.

About 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles have been affected by both recalls.

Toyota owners with questions should call Toyota's customer service line at 800-331-4331.

ouch!

**HemiEd** · 01-27-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushead2

ouch!

Yeah this has got to hurt, I don't recall this ever happening before.

**BigRedChief** · 01-27-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Yeah this has got to hurt, I don't recall this ever happening before.

Big blow to the "safety and quality" of Toyota. Good news for the USA automakers and lawyers.

Wonder how long they knew there was an issue and it wasn't floor mats? We will probably never know. I'm sure those paper shredders are working overtime. Those data disc's are accidently getting erased right now.

Glad I went with the Lincoln MKX over the Toyota Avalon now.

Deberg_1990 · 01-27-2010, 07:36 AM

Toyota has said it was unaware of any accidents or injuries due to the pedal problems associated with the recall...

At least they are being proactive.

US automakers would argue about it for years then still blame the consumer.

Pushead2 · 01-27-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Toyota has said it was unaware of any accidents or injuries due to the pedal problems associated with the recall...

At least they are being proactive.

US automakers would argue about it for years then still blame the consumer.

tis be true mon...

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HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $3120564	Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Accidents Caused by Sudden acceleration. Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Series of Accidents Caused by Sudden Acceleration Anyone else been following this story? They had a pretty graphic show on nightline about it last night. http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Runawa...ory?id=8980479 Refusing to accept the explanation of Toyota and the federal government, hundreds of Toyota owners are in rebellion after a series of accidents caused by what they call "runaway cars." Share Department of Transportation: underlying defect causes accelerators to stick. More PhotosSafety analysts found an estimated 2000 cases in which owners of Toyota cars including Camry, Prius and Lexus, reported that their cars surged without warning up to speeds of 100 miles per hour. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OF THE RUNAWAY TOYOTAS STORY. Toyota says the incidents are caused by floor mats becoming stuck under gas pedals, but owners say that's not what happened to them. Watch the full report tonight on 'World News with Charles Gibson' and 'Nightline'. "I'm absolutely certain that in my situation, it was not the floor mats," Elizabeth James told ABC News. She was driving her Toyota Prius outside Denver, CO when she says it suddenly shot up to 90 miles an hour, even though her foot was on the brake and not the gas pedal. "I kept going faster and faster," James said. "And all of a sudden… my foot was pressing on the brake super, super hard and I wasn't slowing down." James and some other Toyota owners suspect the accidents have been caused by some kind of glitch in the electronic computer system used in Toyotas that controls the throttle. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...at-recall.html Last edited by HemiEd; 11-04-2009 at 12:48 PM..
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