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Actually, svelte, my point was exactly directed at those Toyota bashers who seemingly enjoy bashing Toyota for being “foreign”. And I’ll reiterate this again, the complexity involved in a building a vehicle is such that lines between foreign and domestic and a source of “defect” can be pin-pointed to one entity or make/model. And it remains to be seen who else is going to be added to this recall list, considering CTS is a supplier not just for Toyota or Ford. I’ve never owned/leased a Toyota btw.[/quote]

I couldn’t tell that from your post, but if your intent was to state there is virtually no difference between “foreign” and “domestic” automakers, then we are in violent agreement.

I differ with you on your point that, because CTS also makes pedals for Ford, they also will be recalling also. CTS makes pedals to manufacturer’s specs. I doubt Ford specs match Toyota’s bad design.

Interesting to note that this thread started back in November. Once again, Piggington readers/writers are months ahead of the general public…

Also note in the original post Toyota’s statement back in November:
“no defect exists in vehicles in which the driver’s floor mat is compatible with the vehicle and properly secured.”

Geez! Was THAT a load of BS or what? They’re replacing the gas pedal on millions of vehicles just 3 months later!!!