Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a recall of 4.5 million vehicles spanning back to 1992. A mixup in the manufacture resulted in the “self-immolation” button being labeled “cruise control.” In all seriousness, though, a vehicle fire could occur on these models, so be sure to check this out.
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Toyota: 911 Call Of Family's Fatal Lexus Crash Due To Gas Pedal Stuck On Floormats
By 10.7.09
Warning: This audio is graphic and shocking. Before Toyota could be bothered to recall 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus cars that they had known for two years had a problem, an off-duty state trooper and three members of his family had to die in fatal car crash when the gas pedal got stuck on the floormat. This is the recording of their 911 call moments before they crashed into the end of the freeway at 120 mph.
Non-Recalled Toyotas Could Still Have Dangerous Floor Mats
By 10.6.09
Just because your specific Toyota wasn’t among the 3.8 million recalled last week doesn’t mean you’re safe.
Recalls: Your Subaru Baja May Self-Immolate
By 7.31.09
It is our solemn duty to inform you that your Subaru Baja could be trying to light itself, and by extension, you, on fire.
