Toyota Recall

[James48843]

Toyota to recall 270,000 cars

TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp. will recall 270,000 Lexus and other vehicles worldwide to fix faulty engines in the latest quality lapse at the world's No. 1 automaker.

Flaws in valve springs, a crucial engine component, could make the vehicle stall while it's moving, Toyota spokesman Hideaki Homma said Friday in announcing the recall.

Lexus General Manager Mark Templin said contaminated materials had been used for valve springs during manufacturing.

Toyota has received about 200 complaints over faulty engines in Japan but no accidents were reported there or abroad, Homma said. Some drivers told Toyota that engines made a strange noise.

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[Buster]

Jeeez louise..they can't seem to get a break..But at least they are up front now with their issues..

 

[James48843]

Toyota knew about Lexus problem 2 years ago

By YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writer

TOKYO – Toyota knew two years ago about the engine problem behind its latest Lexus recall, even changing the spring part to correct it, but did not think a recall was warranted until recently, a company official said Tuesday.

Toyota Motor Corp started Monday a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus luxury models sold around the world, as well as the Crown sold in Japan, moving to repair some 270,000 vehicles to replace valve springs— crucial engine components that are flawed and could cause vehicles to stall.


In August 2008, Toyota changed that spring part, making it thicker, to prevent the problem, spokesman Hideaki Homma told The Associated Press. That is why the latest recall does not affect vehicles produced after August 2008.


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[jimijr]

Here's what I'm driving these days: 1984 380SL, an oldie but goodie.

 

[Buster]

Here's what I'm driving these days: 1984 380SL, an oldie but goodie.

NICE!!!

I'm selling this, this fall...

For one of these...

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwo...htm?photo=1950195&perspective=exterior#toptab

 

[jimijr]

Most excellent! Of course you could pick up about 10 of 107's for the price.

The only place I have ever seen one of those brick mailboxes behind the beautiful Jag was in the area surrounding Lexington KY -- your hometown?

 

[nnuut]

So far no problems with my 2004 4Runner 38,000 miles, that's good I just paid it off last week!!

 

[James48843]

Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in US, mostly Avalons, for steering problems



Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer, On Thursday July 29, 2010, 7:04 am EDT
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported, the automaker said Thursday.

The 373,000 Avalons being recalled range from the 2000 model year through to 2004 and have improper casting of the steering lock bar -- a component for the steering system -- causing cracks to develop on the surface.

In some cases, the crack can cause the lock bar to break, potentially leading to a crash if the steering wheel locks, the world's No. 1 automaker by car sales said. No injuries have been reported from the accidents that may be caused by the defect, it said.

Also being recalled in the U.S. are 39,000 Lexus luxury model LX 470s for the 2003-2007 model years because of a steering shaft problem, which is different from the Avalon steering problem, according to Toyota.
The latest recall comes on top of some 8.5 million vehicles that have been recalled around the world by Toyota Motor Corp. since October for a spate of problems, including faulty floor mats, defective gas pedals and braking software glitches.
The recall crisis has damaged Toyota's reputation for quality and customer service.
Toyota executives have repeatedly vowed to put customers first. But it has been criticized as lagging in its response to quality lapses, and was slapped with a record $16.4 million fine in the United States for responding too slowly when the recall crisis erupted.
Earlier this month, Toyota announced a recall of some 270,000 vehicles, mostly Lexus cars, for engine problems, dealing a further blow to its image because Lexus is its top-end luxury brand.
Toyota faces more than 200 lawsuits in the U.S. tied to accidents involving defective automobiles, the lower resale value of Toyota vehicles, and a drop in its stock value.
"Toyota is continuing to work diligently to address safety issues wherever they arise and to strengthen our global quality assurance operations so that Toyota owners can be confident in the safety of their vehicles," said Steve St. Angelo, Toyota chief quality officer for North America.
Owners of Avalon and Lexus cars are being notified next month, being asked to bring in their cars to nearby Toyota and Lexus dealers for a free fix, according to Toyota.
"Our engineers have thoroughly investigated this issue and have identified a robust and durable remedy that will help prevent this condition from affecting drivers in the future," said Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager of Lexus.

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[Minnow]

So far no problems with my 2004 4Runner 38,000 miles, that's good I just paid it off last week!!

Just turned over 100,000 on my 2006 4Runner -- whilst on vacation in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Awesome vehicle ... no problems whatsoever.

 

[nnuut]

Just turned over 100,000 on my 2006 4Runner -- whilst on vacation in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Awesome vehicle ... no problems whatsoever.

Mines doing fine, still haven't crossed 39,000 miles.

 

[Minnow]

Mines doing fine, still haven't crossed 39,000 miles.

Apparently you don't have to run to t-ball, football, cheerleading, volleyball, golf, swimming, basketball, etc (I could go on). The 4Runner is the best station wagon for my money.

 

[nnuut]

Apparently you don't have to run to t-ball, football, cheerleading, volleyball, golf, swimming, basketball, etc (I could go on). The 4Runner is the best station wagon for my money.

NO I'm beyond that, only have one at home and she's 26! Everything is close around here and we don't take many trips get about 24 mpg on the road, that's not too bad. Home is where the Heart is.

 

[Buster]

we don't take many trips Home is where the Heart is.

Also where the Beer is, where the Brats and ribs are, where the Tequila is, where the swimming pool is....

 

[nnuut]

Also where the Beer is, where the Brats and ribs are, where the Tequila is, where the swimming pool is....

I only need to leave to get supplies, and buy stuff. They delivered our new Living Room Furniture yesterday, the wife loves it, sofa, love seat and recliner all leather The recliner is MINE!!

 

[Buster]

Toyota recalling 1.53 million cars globally​

"TOKYO – Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest in a string of quality lapses for the world's No. 1 automaker.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will call back for repairs about 740,000 cars in the U.S. and 599,000 in Japan. The remainder are in Europe and other markets around the world."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101021/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_toyota_recall

 

[Frixxxx]

Toyota recalling 1.53 million cars globally​

"TOKYO – Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest in a string of quality lapses for the world's No. 1 automaker.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will call back for repairs about 740,000 cars in the U.S. and 599,000 in Japan. The remainder are in Europe and other markets around the world."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101021/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_toyota_recall

Wonder if there were dope-smoking, beer-drinking breaks at those plants?????

 

[Steadygain]

fuel pump problems

Hmm that's one way of putting it.

Insert one Viagra pill in gas tank - for extended performance

 

[Buster]

Toyota secretly bought problem cars, lawsuit says​

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Toyota secretly bought back from U.S. consumers vehicles it found with speed-control defects as part of a strategy to hide unintended-acceleration problems from safety regulators and the public, a revised lawsuit claims.
The repurchase transactions included strict confidentiality agreements barring consumers from disclosing the problem to anyone and from suing the automaker, according to the amended class-action complaint.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101029/bs_nm/us_toyota_litigation

 

[Steadygain]

Toyota secretly bought problem cars, lawsuit says​

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Wow this is pretty stange. I mean there 'foreigners'

---- another Nation altogether .... so how can they be bad ????


Well goodnight all --- I love ya all --- have a great weekend ​

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[Buster]

Toyota to pay $32.4M in extra fines​

WASHINGTON – Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay the government a record $32.4 million in additional fines to settle an investigation into its handling of two recalls at the heart of its safety crisis.
The Transportation Department said late Monday the civil penalties will settle investigations into how Toyota dealt with recalls over accelerator pedals that could get trapped in floor mats, and steering relay rods that could break and lead to drivers losing control.
The latest settlement, on top of a $16.4 million fine Toyota paid earlier in a related investigation, brings the total penalties levied on the company to $48.8 million. It caps a difficult year for the world's No. 1 automaker, which recalled more than 11 million vehicles globally since the fall of 2009 as it scrambled to protect its reputation for safety and reliability.

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