RA030724

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Being an ol' Fart, I lived through the generation of cars that actually had throttle linkages with a return spring. Not uncommon back then to have that spring break at the attachment point. You'd just use your toe to pull up the pedal or reach down and grab it. Or just turn off the engine. Use a pair of needle nose to bend another hook in the spring end, hook it, and you were good to go. No news, no lawsuits, guess people had common sense back then. Had it happen on GM and Chrysler cars.

lobuxracer

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What do I have to do to opt out of this idiocy? No left foot braking? How am I going to trail brake?

The lawyers are killing the automotive industry.

I'd suggest buying spare mats now. No doubt they're going to modify them too in the very near future.

Technique

If you feel compelled to take your car to the dealership for service, or if you are getting warranty service done at the dealership, just make sure to explicitly tell them you don't want the pedal/floormat recall done. They are not allowed to do anything to your car without your permisson, and especially if you explicitly tell them not to.

ajmtbm

i am curious how they are going to reshape the floor on some models... are they planning on putting a hole in the floor or something?

lsD

starting january, we're gonna be putting shorter pedals in our Tacomas, so probably other models too.

jim256

I read they will reshape or remove some insulation under the carpet in that area.

cajun

Apparently, dealerships were overwhelmed by questions from concerned owners of recalled models:

http://wardsauto.com/home/dealers_toyota_recall_091125/

IS-SV

"After the initial dealer fixes, Toyota will begin shipping factory-produced replacement pedals to dealers, noting customers who already have had their accelerators modified can still get the new part if they so desire."

I'm glad I've stayed away from the dealer service department for last couple of months

No wonder with all the initial confusion and dealers making-up bandaid fixes.

TommyT

iTrader: (26)

can someone post of pic how the new accelaration pedal look like

Thanks

soupdawg

i dont want a shortened pedal. i like the way its even with the brake pedal. i will be refusing everything.

Buds

Can they just give me the sport pedals instead?

IS-SV

Not a complete set, but maybe you can talk the SA into a deal.

windex

iTrader: (1)

If that override system kills the gas as the brakes are applied and I cant launch my car ill stick with my accelerator and take my chances

VikH

iTrader: (5)

Wow this is a LOT of money:

IS-SV

Yes, more than adequate reserves were established/provided for already. And some people wonder why Toyota's recent losses seemed so big. Obviously shoring-up the balance sheet (both assets and liability sections) in many areas was part of the losses.