The Prius will be involved in this temporary suspension of sales, but it seems that sales of the Highlander Hybrid are exposed. However, with 8 models are no longer available for distribution today is not a good day for Toyota.
Toyota Press Release:
Toyota to temporarily suspend sales of selected vehicles
Torrance, California, January 26, 2010 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced today that it has to count Toyota dealer to temporarily suspend the announced sale of eight models on the reminder to stick throttle implying January 21, 2010th
"Help for the safety of our customers and to restore confidence in Toyota are very important for our society," said Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter, Toyota Division. "This measure is necessary until a cure is completed. We do everything we can to rectify this situation for our customers as quickly as possible."
Toyota has announced that she would correct recall 2.3 million vehicles around the accelerator on some models of Toyota Division. Toyota has investigated individual cases mechanisms throttle in specific vehicles, without the presence of floor mats. It is possible that some mechanisms accelerator in rare cases, mechanically in a partially depressed position, or keeps returning slowly to the resting position.
Remember Toyota's gas pedal and the suspension of sales of Toyota vehicles is the division is limited to the following:
2009-2010 RAV4,
2009-2010 Corolla
2009-2010 Matrix
Avalon 2005-2010
Some 2007-2010 Camry
2010 Highlander
2007-2010 Tundra
2008-2010 Sequoia
No department Scion or Lexus vehicles are affected by these measures. Not affected are the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and then select the Camry models, including all the Camry hybrid, which will remain on sale.
By suspending the sales decline is expected to cease production of Toyota vehicles on the production lines for the following week to assess the 1 February, and coordination. The manufacturing of vehicles in North America are affected:
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (Corolla, Matrix and RAV4)
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (Sequoia and Highlander)
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky - Line 1 (Camry and Avalon)
• Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (Camry)
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Tundra)
No other facilities of Toyota vehicle production in North America by the decision affected the production.
The gas pedal sticking point is distinct from the permanent reminder of Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of foot compression reduces false or misplaced accessories floor mats. Approximately 1.7 million vehicles, Toyota Division, both subject to separate recalls.
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Not to mention the latest news about the gas pedal stick:
Frequently Asked Questions for the accelerator sticking Recall (January 22, 2010)
Toyota Files voluntary safety recall on vehicles Select a division of Toyota to paste the accelerator pedal (January 21, 2010)
The latest on Toyota Consumer Advisory safety mats for potential interference with the accelerator pedal in certain Toyota and Lexus:
Setting the Record Straight (December 23, 2009)
A healthy debate on Security (December 10, 2009)
Toyota Announces Details of funds on the accelerator potential Entrapment (November 25, 2009)
Unintended acceleration: Toyota addresses issues (November 6, 2009)
Toyota Statement Regarding NHTSA News Release (November 4, 2009)
Toyota Begins interim notice to the owners about the future security Voluntary Recall) for floor mats (November 2, 2009, with respect
NHTSA Report (November 2, 2009)
Toyota Owners letter (November 2, 2009)
Toyota consumer safety alert: risk of interference with mats Accelerator (September 29, 2009)
Toyota / carpet / all-weather floor mats inspection, application and installation (September 29, 2009)
Toyota carpet mats Application Information Chart (September 29, 2009)
Toyota All-Weather Floor Mats Quick Reference Chart (September 29, 2009)
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NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: We received a number of comments and questions on the table and understand the security concerns. We want to respond, but the newsroom U.S. Toyota is not a place for consumer complaints and provides detailed information on each vehicle features, specifications or capabilities. These types of problems are better handled by our Customer Experience Center, where the Account Manager Reference for Toyota, Lexus and Scion will be transmitted. You can contact our service representatives at 1-800-331-4331 by the customer. If you prefer e-mail or chat? Easy access to our website e-mail or live chat links for Toyota, Scion or Lexus.
Toyota Press Release:
Toyota to temporarily suspend sales of selected vehicles
Torrance, California, January 26, 2010 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced today that it has to count Toyota dealer to temporarily suspend the announced sale of eight models on the reminder to stick throttle implying January 21, 2010th
"Help for the safety of our customers and to restore confidence in Toyota are very important for our society," said Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter, Toyota Division. "This measure is necessary until a cure is completed. We do everything we can to rectify this situation for our customers as quickly as possible."
Toyota has announced that she would correct recall 2.3 million vehicles around the accelerator on some models of Toyota Division. Toyota has investigated individual cases mechanisms throttle in specific vehicles, without the presence of floor mats. It is possible that some mechanisms accelerator in rare cases, mechanically in a partially depressed position, or keeps returning slowly to the resting position.
Remember Toyota's gas pedal and the suspension of sales of Toyota vehicles is the division is limited to the following:
2009-2010 RAV4,
2009-2010 Corolla
2009-2010 Matrix
Avalon 2005-2010
Some 2007-2010 Camry
2010 Highlander
2007-2010 Tundra
2008-2010 Sequoia
No department Scion or Lexus vehicles are affected by these measures. Not affected are the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and then select the Camry models, including all the Camry hybrid, which will remain on sale.
By suspending the sales decline is expected to cease production of Toyota vehicles on the production lines for the following week to assess the 1 February, and coordination. The manufacturing of vehicles in North America are affected:
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (Corolla, Matrix and RAV4)
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (Sequoia and Highlander)
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky - Line 1 (Camry and Avalon)
• Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (Camry)
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Tundra)
No other facilities of Toyota vehicle production in North America by the decision affected the production.
The gas pedal sticking point is distinct from the permanent reminder of Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of foot compression reduces false or misplaced accessories floor mats. Approximately 1.7 million vehicles, Toyota Division, both subject to separate recalls.
# # #
Not to mention the latest news about the gas pedal stick:
Frequently Asked Questions for the accelerator sticking Recall (January 22, 2010)
Toyota Files voluntary safety recall on vehicles Select a division of Toyota to paste the accelerator pedal (January 21, 2010)
The latest on Toyota Consumer Advisory safety mats for potential interference with the accelerator pedal in certain Toyota and Lexus:
Setting the Record Straight (December 23, 2009)
A healthy debate on Security (December 10, 2009)
Toyota Announces Details of funds on the accelerator potential Entrapment (November 25, 2009)
Unintended acceleration: Toyota addresses issues (November 6, 2009)
Toyota Statement Regarding NHTSA News Release (November 4, 2009)
Toyota Begins interim notice to the owners about the future security Voluntary Recall) for floor mats (November 2, 2009, with respect
NHTSA Report (November 2, 2009)
Toyota Owners letter (November 2, 2009)
Toyota consumer safety alert: risk of interference with mats Accelerator (September 29, 2009)
Toyota / carpet / all-weather floor mats inspection, application and installation (September 29, 2009)
Toyota carpet mats Application Information Chart (September 29, 2009)
Toyota All-Weather Floor Mats Quick Reference Chart (September 29, 2009)
# # #
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: We received a number of comments and questions on the table and understand the security concerns. We want to respond, but the newsroom U.S. Toyota is not a place for consumer complaints and provides detailed information on each vehicle features, specifications or capabilities. These types of problems are better handled by our Customer Experience Center, where the Account Manager Reference for Toyota, Lexus and Scion will be transmitted. You can contact our service representatives at 1-800-331-4331 by the customer. If you prefer e-mail or chat? Easy access to our website e-mail or live chat links for Toyota, Scion or Lexus.
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