Toyota Recalls – My advice!

Last month, Toyota issued safety recalls for a number of their very popular vehicle lineup. As General Motors and Ford position their dealers to take advantage of Toyota’s weak response, Honda dealers should benefit from this as well.  If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, Honda may be your best choice. Sales were off in the US for Honda by 6% last month. Honda should be motivated to improve on those numbers. If you were in the market for an SUV or a Pickup, the Honda Ridgeline would be a fine choice. It is the perfect blend of utility and refinement for the average suburban homeowner. With the Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and other models, surely there is one to meet the needs of your family.

Every company faces challenges. But the true measure of a company is how they respond to adversity. First Toyota vehicles suffered from “Floor Mat Entrapment” and now that has been expanded to a full “Pedal” recall. The Pedal recall is very serious because the pedal is stuck in a partially depressed position.

Toyota Recall Models:

Vehicles affected by the “Pedal” recall:

• Certain 2009-2010 RAV4
• Certain 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry
• Certain 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

Vehicles affected by the 2009 floor mat recall include:

• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2008-2010 Highlander
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2004-2009 Prius
• 2005-2010 Tacoma
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2009-2010 VENZA

Toyota has created a website to deal with the recalls. This website provides complete information on the Toyota Recall.

http://www.toyota.com/recall/

It is still too early to tell what the fallout will be from their perceived denial and slow response on such a huge safety concern. My personal opinion is that they will (finally) confront this issue, repair their customer’s vehicles, and continue to be the #1 car maker in the world.

What do you think?

Drive safely!