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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2010 10:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What do you think about vehicle manufacturers' handling of the recall situations? They are doing the best they can They are doing too little, too late They are trying to evade responsibility Some are handling it better than others The media is blowing it out of proportion Other (please comment in the discussion) More Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What do you think about vehicle manufacturers' handling of the recall situations?
They are doing the best they can
They are doing too little, too late
They are trying to evade responsibility
Some are handling it better than others
The media is blowing it out of proportion
Other (please comment in the discussion)
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jdevlin All-Star Author Ontario Posts:798 Points:1,379,720 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 10:52:53 PM Ignore jdevlin Report Abuse They avoid it if they can.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:10:34 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse best they can
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 9:29:41 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Some are handling it better than others
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,450 Points:725,030 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2011 9:27:57 AM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse think they do good job considering the size of the task
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,889 Points:638,225 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2011 5:44:23 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse They are doing the best they can
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2011 6:29:00 PM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse better than in the past
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,503 Points:810,040 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 4:08:15 PM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse they're doing the best they can
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 2:08:44 AM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse Some are handling it better than others.
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 9:40:44 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse too little too late
ZL1 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:602 Points:63,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2011 11:34:00 PM Ignore ZL1 Report Abuse Need better quality control
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,450 Points:1,137,560 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2011 10:12:48 PM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Some are handling it better than others.
monty28 Rookie Author Kalamazoo Posts:47 Points:37,590 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2010 10:25:28 AM Ignore monty28 Report Abuse whenever i have a problem i first check to see if there is a recall on it before i try to fix it
SavvyRavy Champion Author San Francisco Posts:3,882 Points:1,229,260 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 2:52:47 AM Ignore SavvyRavy Report Abuse Toyota was late to address the recall, but they were doing the best they could after finally admitting fault. Basically, some are handling it better than others.
SAVEITIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,374 Points:1,170,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2010 12:58:46 AM Ignore SAVEITIL Report Abuse Some are handling it better than others
wh_bonney All-Star Author Albuquerque Posts:782 Points:240,695 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2010 10:36:06 AM Ignore wh_bonney Report Abuse Too often the bottom line dictates rather than assuming responsibility.
fuel1971 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:73 Points:29,510 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2010 8:44:04 PM Ignore fuel1971 Report Abuse They are doing too little, too late
jeffrey561 Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:84 Points:27,205 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2010 1:50:32 PM Ignore jeffrey561 Report Abuse They are doing too late too little
JustDoug Rookie Author Midland Odessa Posts:10 Points:130,640 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 31, 2010 3:27:29 PM Ignore JustDoug Report Abuse Toyota is doing the best they can with the information they have available. I think if government testing showed more defects in ANY brand earlier and notified manufacturers they would ALL step up. I bought a Toyota just days after the first (floor mat) recall notice hit the news and have been nothing but satisfied with my Tundra pickup. I did take it in for the recall on the gas pedal just to be safe, but was not concerned at all with the total safety of the vehicle.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 9, 2010 8:15:01 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse I DON'T
fred64 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:21 Points:12,995 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2010 9:25:54 AM Ignore fred64 Report Abuse Lets face it in something as technologically and mechanically complex as an automobile, issues will certainly arise from time to time, its naive to think otherwise. American companies seem more in touch with how to handle recalls and problems effectively. I think they learned not to cover stuff up back in 70s and 80s. Chrysler tracked me down over some problem with my power steering about 10 years ago. They were clear about the problem and instructions for repair. The dealer scheduled me in quickly. They seemed in touch with what it would take for me to get the problem fixed painlessly. I buy American, but I know most people think foreign cars are better. Maybe they just haven't been getting the same scrutiny as American companies. My American designed, engineered and built cars have all been exceptional, reliable and fun -- especially my Sebring convertible. In over 40 years, I have only had two recalls and both were handled well.
biddyKY Rookie Author Lexington Posts:10 Points:545 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2010 8:58:46 PM Ignore biddyKY Report Abuse Big mistake to let Toyota into the U.S. Buy American then we have only ourselves to blame. I think about the tragedy that has killed children and families. This was allowed to go on way to long and I think Toyota was aware and only cared more about producing more cars. Toyota only wanted a name for themselves to be the number 1 car seller. I will never buy another Toyota I think is't a disgrace to let them continue manufacturing in the U.S. to much has happened. Toyota should be tried for each death of a child or family that lost their lives due to their neglect to address their vehicle recalls in a more timely manner. When you buy a Toyota now it's like playing with a loaded gun.
CrazgsupS All-Star Author San Diego Posts:516 Points:55,940 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2010 1:36:10 PM Ignore CrazgsupS Report Abuse It takes a lot of integrity to face up to manufacturer's flaws. It takes customer courage to take action. We are becoming more determined to call up the problem and stick with it. Corporate identity and customer satisfaction are unfortunately very different these days.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,541 Points:933,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2010 9:07:39 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse I think it is the responsible thing to do;to safeguard the consumer;to also minimize death & disability & finally litigation factors. [Edited by: g357 at 3/24/2010 11:08:21 PM EST]
dandee2 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:1 Points:945 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2010 8:03:47 PM Ignore dandee2 Report Abuse deep [Edited by: dandee2 at 3/23/2010 10:05:24 PM EST]
charmer1212 Rookie Author Memphis Posts:65 Points:15,345 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2010 2:33:27 PM Ignore charmer1212 Report Abuse they should have recalled before the situation got out of hand
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,607 Points:1,574,935 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:25:53 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse More than one of the above answers
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:58:03 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse They are doing too little, too late
cheapskate4809 Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:28 Points:285,300 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:21:38 PM Ignore cheapskate4809 Report Abuse I think several things:
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,578 Points:1,670,700 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 4:35:53 PM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse toyota is taking care of business, it seems
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:59:07 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I think the media likes to fuel the fire when it comes to recalls.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,789 Points:847,900 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:11:05 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I have dealt with the auto manufacturers personal and professionly and Ford is the only one that sent me a notice of recall whether it be a new or used vehicle. I was really surprised when I received one for my used vehicle. Call it what you may but they found me. I worked at a GM assembly plant and I have owned a Ford ever since which is over thirty years.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,636 Points:2,203,535 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:07:41 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse They are doing the best they can
Pangea Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:60 Points:46,805 Joined:Jun 2002	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 2:03:27 PM Ignore Pangea Report Abuse I think we are mostly discussing the big Toyota recall and it appears that they have adopted the position of don't admit to anything and cover it up as long as possible. If the upper management in the US get to keep their jobs then it is corporate wide but if they are fired it's just a problem with the American management.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,261 Points:2,035,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 12:26:03 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse no clue
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 11:51:39 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Toyota executives should have one of their disfunctional gas pedals shoved up their A$$!
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,554 Points:2,622,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:59:42 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse They are doing as little as they can get away with.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,718 Points:2,472,590 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 10:28:27 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse They are trying to evade responsibility.
fugiwara Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:6 Points:23,445 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:42:14 AM Ignore fugiwara Report Abuse TOYOTA is doing the best they can "now" to fix the problem, but they haven't really solve the problem yet...
Gas4lessIL Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:27 Points:4,600 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 8:36:09 AM Ignore Gas4lessIL Report Abuse I almost get myself into that mess, thank God I'm still driving my jalopy - I love toyota cars though-
Skyelydoo Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:244 Points:129,365 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 8:04:09 AM Ignore Skyelydoo Report Abuse I have worked in auto dealership service departments for 25+ years. The only way the mfgr is at all interested in repairing any deficiency is IF THEY GET CAUGHT! If they don't get caught, they'd rather get sued than spend the money to repair each affected unit. It's cheaper for them to get sued than admit guilt and repair the deficiency. All they're worried about is their bottom line. And to all the Toyota owners out there...I wish you all the luck in the world. You're going to need it. And remember, I've seen this from both sides of the tracks.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 7:42:29 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Toyota needs to straighten out the mess they created handling the "Recalls" better.
AzDriver Veteran Author Phoenix Posts:309 Points:83,930 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 7:12:47 AM Ignore AzDriver Report Abuse One day it sounds like they're doing what they're supposed to the next they aren't. Go figure.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,404 Points:1,810,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:56:58 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse They are doing too little, too late
grandmacbc Champion Author Buffalo Posts:6,540 Points:1,430,775 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:37:18 AM Ignore grandmacbc Report Abuse Some repair problems never make it to the recall list because they are spotty. Just heard of a Chrystler van product with a transmission failure and it has only about 25K miles. Before that the same vehicle had an electrical problem. No recall issued so this must be isolated? I believe there's lots more out there but they don't get the publicity until there are deaths involved.
Soulplayez All-Star Author Oakland Posts:549 Points:1,498,040 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 8:35:43 PM Ignore Soulplayez Report Abuse I believe it will take some time for Toyota to gain consumers trust and respect.
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,809 Points:1,304,975 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 8:01:20 PM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Did the manufacturer try to play down the problem? Most likely. Did the regulating agency that should have held their feet to the fire drop the ball? Probably. Have we asked all parties what they knew and when they knew it? Enough blame to go around, lets just fixed it and go on and do business, unless there is another motive by competitors owners (read GM and Chrysler large percentage of ownership by the federal government with a percentage owned by the unions) if they would unionize would this go away? So many questions, so few answers. At this point!!!
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,607 Points:1,574,935 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 7:57:25 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse More than one of the above answers
RobbinOfPhoenix Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:51:39 PM Ignore RobbinOfPhoenix Report Abuse I believe it's just a little more than curious that Congress has chosen to elevate the debate to such extremes all of a sudden on the Top selling vehicle in America (Toyota Brand). Motive?: Our Government now owns more than 60% of GM and Chrysler. What better way to discourage sales. Admittedly, it's a serious problem. Other Brands that are having recalls aren't under nearly the same scrutiny. Some problems severe others not so severe and a great many of them aren't getting ANY Media attention. Some Dealerships are acting less than honorable so I won't be shopping there.
WillyG Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,558 Points:907,065 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:02:32 PM Ignore WillyG Report Abuse I really do believe they're trying to evade responsability. I know personally 2 people with recalled Toyotas that went to the dealer and they were told their vehicles weren't part of the recall, when in fact they were. When they went to a different dealer, that dealer confirmed that they were recalled. So, what gives ?
bearscouter Rookie Author Denver Posts:67 Points:56,975 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 3:52:03 PM Ignore bearscouter Report Abuse If your Pruis is going 94 mph put it in netural. the media eats this crap up like it is life or death.