Comments on: Biggest Floor Mat Recall Ever

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:25:23 +0000

Agreed. As Forest Gump would say “stupid is as stupid does.” This whole thing is tragic…and dumb.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:41:56 +0000

This is hilarious!!! Yup, just the kind of fix I want.
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By: Mickey

Mickey — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:05:34 +0000

Das4c If you don’t like what’s being said, your choice. You still will be waiting till Toyota comes out with the fix. Personally it’s the I don’t care blues.

By: Das4c

Das4c — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:39:14 +0000

Mickey, that’s very nice and informative. I once had a case of I don’t care, what does this have to do with floor mats and a recall? To be honest it sounds like a lot of BS! Can we get back on subject?

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:09:40 +0000

Thanks TXTee. My work causes me to travel in order to cover the company where workers are either quitting or shorthanded/vacation. I don’t mind the travel. I get paid twice the amount I do if I stay home. Free suite at the hotel and $40 for food a day. So you see why I travel. So I like the comfort and piece of mind that my Crewmax Limited provides. Yes I’m also probably the only one who’s sticker states 20mpg highway. I get 23 going 55mph. No need to rush where I’m going. Now coming back home we will kick it up alittle to 75. Like I said you do the proper maintenance and oil changes you’re good to go. I was the same way with my 06 Silverado and 03 F-150. The F-150 really was bad on mpg’s no matter what I did. 16mpg in the city and on the highway. The chevy I got up to 27mpg only on one trip. 23-25mpg was the avg.

By: TXTee

TXTee — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:37:01 +0000

Mickey – I wish I could drive like you. You’re probably the only person I know of that can get the tire mileage ratings stated by manufacturer. I laugh at the guys when they start quoting the mileage because I know I’m only getting 2 years out of the set no matter how many miles I drive.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:20:19 +0000

True….Just sorry to hear such a thing with so little miles on it. I have alot of miles because of my travel. I think alot has to do with the way you use your truck. Being mine is mostly on the interstate and not in stop & go traffice gives me the edge. Good factors is my tires lasted almost 62,000 miles but I traveling over 12 hours to in-laws and I didn’t want rain or anything to cause any problems. My brakes are still on the original. My front brakes still have half the pads on them where my back has over a third of the pads left. I’m shooting for 75,000 to change them. No problem with warpage either. To me I’m a believer in taking care of the truck and it will take care of me.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:18:52 +0000

Mickey – That’s a good story for sure – a lot of after-market warranty companies will try that piddly little crap to avoid payment. You made the right call to get the BBB involved – that’s what it takes sometimes. The car business has changed a little since 1992, but that sort of thing still happens. However, I think that you had a recommendation for replacement. Carlos did not – that’s a small (but important) difference.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:43:20 +0000

I understand what carlos is saying. I had a 92 GMC Sonoma. I had developed a cracked exhaust manifold and brought it into the dealership in Virginia. I had 63,875 miles on it. They stated the repair will cost $375 which at that moment I didn’t have all the cash available but got the oil change done. Had to wait for my next Navy paycheck. I went their on payday to have it done. I had 64,125 miles on it. Now the advisor tells me that if I had brought it in before 64,000 miles it was under warranty. I stated I brought it in at 63,875 miles and was told what it cost for replacement nothing about a warranty. He looked to see where I was in the computer and it didn’t state I was there. So he stuck to his guns. I went in my truck and found the receipt and brought it out to him and it showed my oil change and how much for replacement of cracked manifold. The advisor then told me you’re over the warranty by 125 miles so I can’t warranty the work. I was shocked that a dealer would be like that. It came down to what they stated I didn’t buy the truck there but I should try to take it back to Louisiana where I bought it. So I called BBB, and 1-800 number for customer care. Then I used the Navy Legal system onboard the Carrier I was on to send them a letter. Got the phone call from the dealer that they had a rental for me and they were going to replace the manifold under warranty. Needless to say I never used that dealer or any other dealer with that truck again. So that paper did carry a bigger load than you think.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:43:26 +0000

Nothing against Toyota or you guys, but I’m sure you guys would be all over any of the domestics if something similar occurred with them. Like it’s no big deal with Toyota and people are being sue happy, but if GM did it, better watch out. It is interesting, I haven’t heard of this issue nearly as often with most makes/models, but is a common theme across multiple models with Toyota/Lexus.
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I can understand a scenerio where the floor mat gets stuck on top of the pedal. This would keep the accelleration constant. But the weight of the mat won’t push the pedal all the way to the floor causing the drastic accelleration people are describing. So in some circumstances, I believe the mat may truly be at fault. But I cannot say the mat is the cause each and every time from the many reports I’ve read. In many of the reports, people have removed the mats and still experienced the issue. They’ve had Toyota/Lexus technicians experience it and admit it wasn’t the mat that caused the problem. Really makes you think though. I’m sure most won’t believe the reports listed below, but check the link out. Even listen/watch the video in the top left corner.
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