On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:17:36 -0500, Michael Kenefick
wrote:

Toyota has been denying it. They had a smaller, quieter recall last
year for a related issue. Supposedly the rugs were catching the gas
petals.

Isn't that president supposed to commit harry carry after a major
embarrassment such as this?

RonB wrote:
CNN: "Toyota's president Akio Toyoda apologized for the gas pedal
problems that have forced the recall of millions of vehicles, Japanese
media reported."

What a difference from the approach other auto manufacturer's have
used when faced with a major problem. Apologize. The norm has been
deny it. deny it. deny it. Then grudgingly fix it while continuing
to deny a real problem.


My 2006 Tundra was recalled in 2007. The Toyota dealer notified me
and replaced the front ball joints. And then, sometimes the Toyota
dealer can be a pest, trying me to trade for a newer model. Geez, my
truck is barely broken in at 16,000 miles. Overall, it's a good
solid truck and hope to take it to well-over 100,000 miles. If at the
time I was truck shopping, if I did not cut a good deal, I was ready
to look at Ford 150s where there are more choices and high demand. I
think Ford makes a good truck, certainly better looking than a Tundra.