Toyota recall now includes South Africa
- By Staff Reporter
- Published 02/3/2010
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Toyota's recall of millions of its vehicles globally due to accelerator pedal problems may affect South Africa, the company said on Tuesday.
"Last night [Monday], it was announced that the recall would officially be expanded to other geographies, including South Africa," Toyota SA spokesman Leo Kok said in a statement.
"Given this development, some vehicles sold by Toyota South Africa Motors may possibly be involved in the expanded recall."
Toyota recalled 4.2 million cars and trucks in North America, Europe and China to fix the accelerators which may be harder to depress, slow to return to the idle position or remain in a partially depressed position.
The Japanese car giant indicated it would expand the recall to Middle East, Africa and Latin America - taking back about 180 000 cars imported from the United States and sold in these areas.
Toyota South Africa said it was currently investigating which Toyota vehicles would be affected and would make an announcement "in due course".
Kok could not immediately be reached for further comment. - SAPA
As Toyota recalls millions of its cars due to accelerator problems, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) today offers advice to drivers on what to do in event of an engineering malfunction.
Stephen Mead, IAM Assistant Chief Examiner, said: "Keep calm - surprisingly the perception of the average driver with a stuck accelerator is that they can't brake either, but this is a misconception brought on by panic.
"Press the brake firmly, then the clutch, disengaging the power. In an automatic, drivers should brake, wait for a reaction from the vehicle and then put the car into neutral. You can still steer, too, so a stuck accelerator isn't actually the disaster it sounds," added Mr Mead.
Look for somewhere to stop safely, indicate and make the manoeuvre as you would under normal circumstances. There will be loud revving in the background and you will probably be in a state of shock, but if you remain calm you can avoid serious danger."
Mr Mead offered this advice for owners of car models subject to recall: "Do look into getting a recall as soon as possible. Surprisingly few people actually approach manufacturers for recalls, which means the vehicles get sold on with the fault going unknown."
"Last night [Monday], it was announced that the recall would officially be expanded to other geographies, including South Africa," Toyota SA spokesman Leo Kok said in a statement.
"Given this development, some vehicles sold by Toyota South Africa Motors may possibly be involved in the expanded recall."
Toyota recalled 4.2 million cars and trucks in North America, Europe and China to fix the accelerators which may be harder to depress, slow to return to the idle position or remain in a partially depressed position.
The Japanese car giant indicated it would expand the recall to Middle East, Africa and Latin America - taking back about 180 000 cars imported from the United States and sold in these areas.
Toyota South Africa said it was currently investigating which Toyota vehicles would be affected and would make an announcement "in due course".
Kok could not immediately be reached for further comment. - SAPA
Keep calm and carry on: how to deal with a stuck accelerator
As Toyota recalls millions of its cars due to accelerator problems, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) today offers advice to drivers on what to do in event of an engineering malfunction.
Stephen Mead, IAM Assistant Chief Examiner, said: "Keep calm - surprisingly the perception of the average driver with a stuck accelerator is that they can't brake either, but this is a misconception brought on by panic.
"Press the brake firmly, then the clutch, disengaging the power. In an automatic, drivers should brake, wait for a reaction from the vehicle and then put the car into neutral. You can still steer, too, so a stuck accelerator isn't actually the disaster it sounds," added Mr Mead.
Look for somewhere to stop safely, indicate and make the manoeuvre as you would under normal circumstances. There will be loud revving in the background and you will probably be in a state of shock, but if you remain calm you can avoid serious danger."
Mr Mead offered this advice for owners of car models subject to recall: "Do look into getting a recall as soon as possible. Surprisingly few people actually approach manufacturers for recalls, which means the vehicles get sold on with the fault going unknown."
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