Seriously. What do you do? Shift into neutral and let the thing red-line until the engine blows?
Toyota maintains there is nothing wrong with the recalled Prius vehicles’ computers, and that the accelerator issue should be simple to rectify at the dealership. But wait. Sorry. Yeah, the Toyota recall for sticking accelerators hasn’t been offered for the Prius. You heard right. The Prius was part of the recall for the “floor-mat that might cause your accelerator to stick,” recall.
I’m not buying it. Nope. Sorry. Huh-uh. These issues have me all fired up!
When you’re laying on the brake as Jim Sikes stated in his interview, and a gas/electric hybrid 4-banger is still accelerating to nearly 100 mph, there is a greater issue at hand. No floor mat is going to pin the accelerator to where a person can’t pull it back by hand. C’mon, Toyota! We heard what the guy said!
If Toyota’s statement of “no known computer glitches” is accurate, then these cars have an issue that is presently beyond solution. Otherwise, you’d think they’d recall it, right? The Prius may save money on gas, allow for travel in the Carpool/HOV lane, but bottom line, they’re decelerationally challenged. This puts the driver, and everyone on the road at risk.
(Image via: The Car Connection)
Comments
Jim
March 10th, 2010 - 4:17:32 PM
This guy is LYING out his butt! Why? The engine in that car is whimpy -- 1) Jam on the brake, and it would slow down enough to put the car into neutral; 2) How did he manage to dial 911 and yet couldn't manage to get the car out of gear or shut off the motor? 3) The sticking accelerator issue was simply THAT: it stuck. It didn't accelerate any more than where it was pressed. That doesn't fit his story.
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Proud Toyota Owner
March 11th, 2010 - 8:35:00 AM
I agree with Jim. This guy is a liar. Hit your brakes, and put the car in neutral. It is very simple. Put this into thought: GM is 60% owned by the Gov't, and NTHSA is government ran...if this doesn't explain it. I don't know what does.
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