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  • September 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM #16422
    SD Transplant
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    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33077383/ns/business-autos/

    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.

    September 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM #462333
    jameswenn
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    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.

    September 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM #462527
    jameswenn
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    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.

    September 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM #462871
    jameswenn
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    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.

    September 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM #462944
    jameswenn
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    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.

    September 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM #463148
    jameswenn
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    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.

    September 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM #462348
    desmond
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    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.

    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Deadly-Accident-Prompts-Floor-Mat-Warning-59394687.html

    September 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM #462542
    desmond
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    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.

    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Deadly-Accident-Prompts-Floor-Mat-Warning-59394687.html

    September 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM #462886
    desmond
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    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.

    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Deadly-Accident-Prompts-Floor-Mat-Warning-59394687.html

    September 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM #462959
    desmond
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    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.

    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Deadly-Accident-Prompts-Floor-Mat-Warning-59394687.html

    September 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM #463163
    desmond
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    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.

    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Deadly-Accident-Prompts-Floor-Mat-Warning-59394687.html

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