Toyota recalls another 1 million+ vehicles

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TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that it will recall an additional 1.09 million vehicles in the United States over floor mat problems.

Toyota said the new recall would affect five models — 2008-2010 Highlander, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Venza, 2009-2010 Matrix and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe.

Toyota spokesman Hideaki Homma said Toyota decided to recall more vehicles because of the potential risk accelerator pedals being stuck by floor mats. Toyota has already recalled 4.26 million vehicles in the U.S. over floor mat problems.

Toyota said earlier that it has production has begun on redesigned pedals to fix the problems.

Toyota worked on the design with CTS Corp., which supplied the pedals in 2.3 million of the recalled vehicles. Pedals featuring the new design are in full production at CTS, Toyota says.

It was found that the faulty pedals could lead to unintended acceleration in rare instances.

The automaker also says it is working with the supplier to test modifications to existing pedals and plans to roll those out as soon as possible.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35111646/ns/business-autos/

[William33 110]

Here is one example of a recall of GM....I don't have the time to compile a list, but I am sure it is long...

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/web_links/...ist_of_vehicles

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Here is one example of a recall of GM....I don't have the time to compile a list, but I am sure it is long...

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/web_links/...ist_of_vehicles

But an oil drip is much less dangerous and fatal than a sticking accelerator.

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But an oil drip is much less dangerous and fatal than a sticking accelerator.

Why do you hate Toyota?

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[Darnell 8,478]

I think that's GREAT ! Time to buy American brands, you betcha !

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Why do you hate Toyota?

(semi-serious question?)

I don't hate Toyota. It irks me that so many act like they are the second coming and dismiss any negatives without hesitation. Yet these same individuals would crucify an American company for far less, yet they get paid in dollars, not yen.

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I don't hate Toyota. It irks me that so many act like they are the second coming and dismiss any negatives without hesitation. Yet these same individuals would crucify an American company for far less, yet they get paid in dollars, not yen.

Are these individuals you speak of Australian, perchance?

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Are these individuals you speak of Australian, perchance?

Actually, no. It's not just here, it's in reality too.

Why do you hate Toyota?

(semi-serious question?)

I don't hate Toyota, I hate Peyton Manning.

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I don't hate Toyota, I hate Peyton Manning.

So you're gonna root for the Saints? Have fun with DAT!

[spookyturtle 9,465]

So you're gonna root for the Saints? Have fun with DAT!

I'd root for the Yankees before the Colts.

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I'd root for the Yankees before the Colts.

Peyton Manning makes me want to buy Sony merchandise. And ping pong tables. He's just that good.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Peyton Manning makes me want to buy Sony merchandise. And ping pong tables. He's just that good.

He is that good. That's why I don't like him.

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He is that good. That's why I don't like him.

Peyton Manning for President. In 2012. And in every year thereafter. Peyton Manning for President for Life.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Peyton Manning for President. In 2012. And in every year thereafter. Peyton Manning for President for Life.

I'll move to Australia with BY.