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Toyota problems mount as potential fire hazard now involves 1.4 million vehicles

GasBuddy Blog -- Just last week, we discussed one automaker that discovered a problem and initiated a voluntary recall. Compare that now with Toyota's corporate approach of sticking its head in the sand and hoping the problem disappears by itself.

NHTSA says it is expanding an investigation of a potential fire hazard that now involves about 1.4 million Toyota cars and SUVs. Specifically, the federal agency says that the window switches on the driver's side door of a number of Toyota models can overheat and catch fire.

To date, the problem has been linked to 161 fires and nine injuries. And remarkably, Toyota has not recalled the vehicles. What are they waiting for?

Paula Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com reported that the...

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Submitted Jun 19, 2012 By: PD

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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,579 Points:2,372,235 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:54:53 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Fix the problem ASAP, make sure people know they are driving a quality car and a company that cares about their safety! Not a vehicle that will catch on fire and race out of control at high speeds. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe and reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
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