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Toyota Official Testifies That Recall May Not Totally Fix Problems

Posted Feb 23rd 2010 6:00PM by Michael Fowlkes (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, From the Boards, Products and Services, Consumer Experience, Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), Scandals, Japan

The recent massive safety recalls by Toyota Motor Company (TM) have definitely hurt the company's image, and the uncertainty over the current safety of its vehicles has left many people wondering what exactly is going on with the Toyota recall. If people were concerned before, they are sure to be a bit more confused after a Toyota executive testified in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today that the recall may not "totally solve" the current problems.

Last week Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, was asked to come before Congress and testify over the current safety recalls. Mr. Toyoda will answer questions tomorrow, but today it was James E. Lentz III, the president of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., that had his chance to answer questions in front of Congress.

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Toyota to recall around 3.8 million vehicles

Posted Sep 30th 2009 8:00AM by Michael Fowlkes (RSS feed)
Filed under: Other Issues, Bad News, Products and Services, Consumer Experience, Toyota Motor Corp. (TM)

The world's largest auto maker, Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) announced Tuesday that is was about to issue the biggest recall in the company's history, as problems with some floor mats has led to numerous accidents and at least five deaths.

The recall involves eight different models of Toyota and Lexus vehicles manufactured and sold in the U.S. over the past six years, and include the popular Prius hybrid. Apparently, there is a problem with the driver side floor mats that result in the mats coming loose and jamming down the accelerator.

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