Toyota Recalls

[bkrownd]

Originally Posted by RedRide

OK... lets put this all into persprective once and for all.

Toyota has had some gas pedal problems. This is indisputable.

I've even seen some pedal complaints posted here...which is verrrrrry interesting...

[wmgysi]

Originally Posted by PK198105

its just funny that 99% of the cars affected were in the States, all over the world not even a peep.....

I believe Toyota loads the ECUs in bulk so the same firmware version is across the board, i really think its operator error and not Toyota. In Canada we never had the "incident" of the accelerators sticking

Canada: we have a Prius and never had any problem with a sticky pedal. The carpet was secured by the garage with a tie and that works fine. They may come up with a new clip in the floor, but I don't bother. The Prius is the best ever car I had! We now just acquire a Yaris Hatchback after our Yaris Sedan got totaled. It was the drivers fault and the car saved his live!

[birdman]

Toyota has had a remarkable run with very few problems over all. With the economy on the skids and US car manufacturers clawing to stay afloat it's only natural to blow the Toyota recalls up all out of proportion so they can use it to gain some sales traction. Any company the size of Toyota will have issues from time to time. They will survive this as they have huge consumer loyalty. When this recall is over and the press moves on, consumer confidence will bounce right back. Lets watch for the next GM recall.

[JetfireK]

[QUOTE=auxmike;435171]I'm sure most of you have seen the news about the "sticky" gas pedals recall on the way.
THANK GOD the Yaris is not on the list. We also did'nt get hit with the floormat thing either.
This does not bode well on Toyota. Two problems with potential runaway acceleration with in a couple of months, that sucks![/QUOT

I found it "unusual" that none of the Toyotas made in Japan had any problems!
I also found it "delightful" that of the American Cars only Ford did not borrow money. When the Congressman asked the Ford Executive, "You don't want to borrow any money, so why did you come here?" " I'm here Sir because you told me come here!"

[RedStickHam]

I got a recall on my 2009 Yaris today. Basically a label for the load carrying capacity is either incorrect or was left off altogether(I haven't gone out to check yet). What I have to do is put the new label they sent me on the inside of the door jamb. According to the label they sent me, the carrying capacity of my car has been reduced by 12 lbs!

Did anyone else get this one?

RedStickHam

[Chuck G]

I just noticed that label on my 2010
I was wondering what it meant.
It's a Yellow label, right?

[Astroman]

Originally Posted by RedStickHam

I got a recall on my 2009 Yaris today. Basically a label for the load carrying capacity is either incorrect or was left off altogether(I haven't gone out to check yet). What I have to do is put the new label they sent me on the inside of the door jamb. According to the label they sent me, the carrying capacity of my car has been reduced by 12 lbs!

Did anyone else get this one?

RedStickHam

Ditch the spare tire, you'll get that 12 pounds plus back

[teddy]

I got a letter in the mail today saying there was a minor issue with the rostra cruise control unit I had installed. Apparently under some extremely specific circumstances using a 2-way radio and emergency frequencies the engine speed (RPM) can fluctuate mildly and cause the check engine light to come on.

Toyota and Rostra have separately investigated and found no safety issues, but are recommending it be removed, and they give me a refund in full for what I paid for it.

I might see if I can get them to install the OEM cruise control using the money they'd otherwise be refunding to me. Not only do I hate the position of the rostra unit, but I would miss my cruise control terribly.

I will scan the letter and post it here soon.

edit: looks like it's been reported already http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31279

[Yar15]

Some generations of yaris have been made in France?.

[BluYrs]

Originally Posted by Yar15

Some generations of yaris have been made in France?.

Yup, including early models of the current Yaris sold in the EU. Mine was produced in Japan, for instance.

Terveisiä lahden tonne puolelle, muuten :)

[joe keeney]

I have a 09 camry never a peoblem with this one. 07 yaris its more fun to drive.

[joe keeney]

I've also have a 2009 camry never any trouble. When they sent the recall notice I filed it in the trash,

[jay cobbs]

I have the 2010 sedan. windy day on test drive but more play on freeway than my 94 geo metro aka suzuki swift. doesnt settle down on freway and wanders abit. same complant and recall as corolla drivers. power assit sterring on ecu set to high. only real fix is to try rear sway bar to fix turn and wander at higher speeds I guess. called my people at Big O Tire and they said no ajust for caster of front wheels lowering springs is next . will post next month when I can save up for sway bar at amazon about 250 total fix.

[suckerface]

Originally Posted by jay cobbs

...lowering springs is next . will post next month when I can save up for sway bar at amazon about 250 total fix.

check out www.microimageonline.com for suspension mods, good prices, and GREAT customer service

[yarista]

[B]I have heard that Toyota had a recall out for camrys because of a leaky VVT oil supply line. The oil line that sends oil to the VVT hydraulic cam gear can develope an oil leak. Apparently, there is a plastic or rubber part of the oil line up near the head that starts leaking. Does the Yaris have such a recall?

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by yarista

[B]I have heard that Toyota had a recall out for camrys because of a leaky VVT oil supply line. The oil line that sends oil to the VVT hydraulic cam gear can develope an oil leak. Apparently, there is a plastic or rubber part of the oil line up near the head that starts leaking. Does the Yaris have such a recall?

That's an old recall and effected many vehicles that used the 2GR V6, not just the Camry. That issue was resolved some time ago. No, the 1NZ engine has no such line.

[Steveh27]

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_new...-million-autos

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker is looking into reports that the window switches on the driver’s side doors of a number of different Toyota models can overheat and catch fire. The problem has so far been linked to 161 fires and nine injuries.

This includes some Yaris subcompacts from the 2007 to 2009 model years.

[Gogogordy]

Originally Posted by Steveh27

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_new...-million-autos

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker is looking into reports that the window switches on the driver’s side doors of a number of different Toyota models can overheat and catch fire. The problem has so far been linked to 161 fires and nine injuries.

This includes some Yaris subcompacts from the 2007 to 2009 model years.

According to the story, .32 million Chevy Trailblazers, and some 5 million Jeeps are being NHTSA'ed for the similar door-fire issues.

But the press will undoubtedly make this "a Toyota thing".

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