OT: Toyota recalls 3.8 million vehicles

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Submitted by SD Transplant on September 29, 2009 - 1:22pm

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33077383/ns/...

WASHINGTON - The government is warning owners of Toyota and Lexus vehicles about safety problems tied to removable floor mats.

They say the mats could interfere with the vehicle's accelerator and cause a crash.

The Transportation Department says owners should take out the floor mats on the driver's side and not replace them. A large vehicle recall is expected later Tuesday.

The consumer alert affects 2007-2010 model year Toyota Camry, 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra, 2007-2010 Lexus ES350 and 2006-2010 Lexus IS250 and IS350.

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There are many manufacturers
Submitted by jameswenn on September 30, 2009 - 1:14pm.

There are many manufacturers that have had this issue. Humans are involved in making cars, and whenever you have that mistakes will be made. I just hope they fix whatever the problem is.

I'm in the market for a new car, maybe this will bring down Toyota prices for a bit.

A few years ago I bought
Submitted by desmond on September 30, 2009 - 1:38pm.

A few years ago I bought those molded all weather floor mats(Weather-Tech) for my Tahoe. Last week I took the mat out to dump the dirt out and replaced it, it did the same thing, covered the accelerator. When I put it in reverse and tapped the gas it took off. I had plenty of space and was able to slam on the brakes. I would hate to have it happen on the freeway like that CHP and family.

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