Toyota freezes all sales of 8 models, leaving all dealerships dead in the water
01-26-10, 05:40 PM
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It's possible that other recalls from other mfrs. may follow, but so far the other Japanese makes have denied any link (from the USA Today article I linked to above):
Honda's U.S. spokesman Kurt Antonius said that the pedal assemblies Honda buys from CTS are a different design. He said that CTS is obliged to inform other automakers who bought pedals similar to the Toyota design, "and they haven't notified us." He added: "We have no customer complaints. We have examined the pedals. It doesn't appear to be a problem for us."
Nissan spokesman Scott Vazin said "our designs are different" for the CTS assemblies. Throttle-pedal systems used on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are linked to a feature than will "recognize when both the brake and accelerator are depressed and automatically reduce engine power," he says. That makes it easier for a panicked driver to stop a runaway car.
Mitsubishi spokesman Maurice Durand said CTS builds the pedal assembly to Mitsubishi specifications, which the automaker believes are different from Toyota's. Mitsubishi has no reports of sticking throttles, he says.
Nissan spokesman Scott Vazin said "our designs are different" for the CTS assemblies. Throttle-pedal systems used on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are linked to a feature than will "recognize when both the brake and accelerator are depressed and automatically reduce engine power," he says. That makes it easier for a panicked driver to stop a runaway car.
Mitsubishi spokesman Maurice Durand said CTS builds the pedal assembly to Mitsubishi specifications, which the automaker believes are different from Toyota's. Mitsubishi has no reports of sticking throttles, he says.
01-26-10, 06:08 PM
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*UPDATE: Toyota has confirmed for us that the Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid are not included in the sales suspension. Toyota has also reiterated that no Lexus or Scion models are included as these cars are built in Japan.
01-26-10, 07:06 PM
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I think that Akio Toyoda's got a mess from Watanabe to clean up.
Also, CTS is based in America - and I wouldn't be surprised if Detroit uses their parts instead of GM and Ford's usual sources(Delphi and Visteon).
Also, CTS is based in America - and I wouldn't be surprised if Detroit uses their parts instead of GM and Ford's usual sources(Delphi and Visteon).
01-26-10, 07:50 PM
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01-26-10, 08:09 PM
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What do you do when the manufacturer says all your models that make your money CANNOT BE SOLD? Dealerships will suffer families of salesmen will suffer, this is very bad for "PEOPLE", screw the repercussions to Toyota. The PEOPLE are suffering, dealership owners, employees, families.
I totally agree with what Toyota is doing.
01-26-10, 08:14 PM
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Hard to believe that Toyota is the ONLY manufacturer to use this design from this particular manufacturer. Or is Toyota taking the hit on these issues because they are the biggest (politically driven)? There will be more fallout in the days ahead. Toyota takes the blame although the fault lies with their supplier. We don't know if the design was bad (Toyota bad), or the execution done poorly during manufacturing (CTS bad). Let's not get our shorts in a bunch until we know exactly what the issue is here and who is affected. Those that are shocked that this is happening to Toyota can certainly go buy a Pontiac, Saturn, or Saab, or maybe a Chrysler product if they are more comfortable. I still put my money in the integrity of the Toyota family rather than the other brands. You pays your money and you takes your choice. So make your own decision.
01-26-10, 08:18 PM
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The Yaris is built in Japan and is perhaps the most trouble free car to ever exist.