Toyota Widens Recalls & Freezes Sales - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

Neonspinnazz · 01-26-2010, 12:21 AM

After considering the fact that the Pontiac Vibe is actually just a Toyota Matrix, Toyota has now launched recalls on 09'-10' Vibes.

They're also considering other rebadged vehicles that they're selling...The entire Toyota fleet and their rebadged vehicles are ALL at risk.

Oh boy, the once all time reliability giant is facing serious problems in the WHOLE fleet! Suckers...

Don't Forget Me! Pontiac Vibe also included in Toyota recall

Here's the recall list so far, the Vibe was very recently added...

2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe

smark · 01-26-2010, 12:57 AM

At least Toyota recognizes it has a recall issues, and will, make the effort to fix it. All large car manufactures have recalls. There have been numerous recalls on all the new Hondas I've ever owned. Some 12 new Honda's. There isn't any new cars out there, that is prefect, beyond recall.

pdboilermaker · 01-26-2010, 05:25 AM

While I agree with you smark, Toyota has recently been whining in the news about being treated unfavorably in the press. Huh. the press never did that to GM, Ford, or Chrysler.

Also, Toyota has had issues with engines siezing up in their v6 models due to clogging oil flow passages, but they tried to do a secret recall on these. They are sneaky and underhanded. While they do make a good a car, it is no better than any of the big 3. The difference is only they have better PR people, and in this case preception is reality

forestacademy · 01-26-2010, 06:44 AM

So they have expanded their recall beyond their own line, to a dead line.

Neonspinnazz · 01-26-2010, 03:14 PM

Well, anything made by Toyota is at risk at this point...Even if your car's not on that list it's best to go and get that shortened pedal...

Heck there was news of a 2009 Prius stuck wide open and Toyota haven't recalled it yet...

forestacademy · 01-26-2010, 03:59 PM

A shortened peddle will not fix what happened to the Guy ABC interviewed.

His Peddle was not stuck, But the Accelerator was Stuck.
He shifted into N, Coasted into a Toyota Dealer with is Engine Racing and the pedal all the way up.

**JPaul** · 01-26-2010, 04:56 PM

ABC tonight said that it's neither the carpet nor the pedal; Toyota doesn't know what's causing the issue, said Brian Ross the reporter who's on the story, who added that it may be the computer...

BTW: those models listed above are not only recalled, their sales are also suspended nationwide as of today!

Quote:

News Alert (WPost)
07:02 PM EST Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Toyota halts sales of 8 recalled vehicle models

Toyota is taking the extraordinary step of pulling cars off the showroom floor and halting production lines because it can't figure out why the accelerator pedal has stuck in some instances.

mdfortwoguy · 01-26-2010, 05:01 PM

I'm not a Toyota fan at all. I have to say, I find this whole situation hilarious, feel bad for the owners who are affected by this, and really hope this knocks Toyota off of its pedestal...

Now, bring on some sort of Honda scandal... they both need to be put in their places.

forestacademy · 01-26-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JPaul

BTW: those models listed above are not only recalled, their sales are also suspended nationwide as of today!

OOhh, Sucks to be a Toyota Salesman right now.

"Yes mam I know that car is sitting on the lot but I just can't sell you that one, how about this one over here"

Periclaws · 01-26-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JPaul

ABC tonight said that it's neither the carpet nor the pedal; Toyota doesn't know what's causing the issue, said Brian Ross the reporter who's on the story, who added that it may be the computer...

BTW: those models listed above are not only recalled, their sales are also suspended nationwide as of today!

Have a link to back this up?I have heard only the recalled vehicles are on the do not sell list.Forerunner, FJ's etc are still available from what I heard.