Comments on: Toyota US floor mat recall continues

By: CarZ

CarZ — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:40:21 +0000

This sounds like a simply issue to resolve. Why is Toyota still dealing with it? It amazes me how automakers can take there time on some of the most ridiculous stuff. Clearly, they can’t see the money lost on this stupidity. These are car accidents just waiting to happen.

By: Lance Boldt

Lance Boldt — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:27:29 +0000

Here’s a short video from AutoNetTV on how to find recall information.

http://autonettv.com/2009/finding-vehicle-recall-information.html

By: Nightshifter

Nightshifter — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:56:15 +0000

I think it meant the engine would only shut off if both pedals are pressed DOWN! like floored! It wouldn’t make any sense otherwise.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:55:18 +0000

Quite agree Andrew, an old problem raises it’s head again. Seems so simple to design a decent pedal system a la VW bottom hinged accelerator pedal.
On a similar note both Opel and Ford suffered handbrake failures in recent years when handbrakes ‘let go’. You wouldn’t think a simple thing that was included in car production for decades could cause potentially catastrophic consequences.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:16:08 +0000

Ive never actually taken that good of a look at the pedals in any of these vehicles.

Upon viewing these pics, I cant believe the pedals go that close to the ground in the first place.

Ive had mats curl up right behind pedals before yet they never affected their use.
Thats just poor design having them that low

By: mike

mike — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:56:30 +0000

I used to have a Lexus that the pedal would get stuck in the floor mat too. It was scary enough that I took the mats out completely. I’m assuming the Dealers will get the recall work done before they resell any of these cars. I know that there are a lot of orphaned Toyota’s out there too (see: http://www.repofinder.com ) that need the recall done before some guy buys one then drives it through the back of his garage. Always get a Carfax and check for warranty work before you buy.

By: Lion

Lion — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:07:31 +0000

Why would Toyota add the engine cut-off feature is this is only a floormat/acc pedal issue? Surely the “fix” to existing cars has been engineered to news cars – don’t they think that they got it right.

THIS SMACKS OF A COVER-UP FOR A FAR MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM!!!!!

By: Marcoz

Marcoz — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:33:52 +0000

Amen 2 that ken…..

why is their no such a prob in australia?….we have the same cars same mats….?

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:18:38 +0000

Not real smart to shut the engine off every time both pedals are pressed together. Lot’s of insurance claims coming through because of stupid Toyota drivers being rear ended when their car decides to stop in the middle of the road because they pressed both pedals. Educate the drivers that buy these cars instead.

By: AB

AB — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:47:06 +0000

Does this mean you can’t left foot brake any more??
Doesn’t sound too smart if the engine shuts down everytime you touch both the accellerator and teh brake!!