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Recall Friday Part II: Toyota Recalls 15,600 Tundra For Drivetrain Issues
Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday that it is recalling 15,600 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint.

The recall involves 2007 model-year Tundra four-wheel-drive pickup trucks.

"There is a possibility that a joint in the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly heat treated, resulting in insufficient hardness," Toyota said in a statement.

This may cause a section of the rear propeller shaft to separate at the joint, it added.

No injuries or accidents have been connected to the recall.
Recall Friday Part II: Toyota Recalls 15,600 Tundra For Drivetrain Issues



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enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 12/14/2007 6:55:38 PM
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less news coverage as people are winding down their weeks...trying to stay under the radar.

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KZ258KZ258 - 12/14/2007 2:10:36 PM
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so they can ruin our friday nights

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DaHarderDaHarder - 12/14/2007 2:15:20 PM
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It'll be interesting to see how many of these 'issues' persist when the Tundra SUV/Sequoia is released...

I guess one could look at these recalls optimistically by saying that it's good Toyota is taking care of these 'potential problems' promptly.



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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 12/14/2007 2:30:57 PM
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Boy this truck is crap.

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Agent009Agent009 - 12/14/2007 4:44:09 PMView My AgentSpace
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not really, it is a first year effort for a new vehicle.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 12/15/2007 12:01:06 PMView My AgentSpace
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I agree with fastone...


EL34EL34 - 12/14/2007 2:50:29 PM
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Oh what a tangled web Toyota weaved, When first they practised to deceive!

Might even have to cancel Christmas too! :o

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0to600to60 - 12/14/2007 3:12:38 PM
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What!?!


Agent009Agent009 - 12/14/2007 4:45:21 PMView My AgentSpace
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I think they will keep the holiday cheer...didn't they buy rights to that?


carguy68carguy68 - 12/14/2007 3:13:09 PM
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toyota really built a pile of a truck..

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M53RM53R - 12/14/2007 4:42:42 PMView My AgentSpace
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What will happen to Toyota when they lose their reliability image?

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Agent009Agent009 - 12/14/2007 4:43:41 PMView My AgentSpace
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Sales will only go up 3% annually vs 10% ...like this year


M53RM53R - 12/15/2007 4:20:56 AMView My AgentSpace
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LOL good one.... until the toyota worshippers realise their cars are worst in reliability than their competitors..


M53RM53R - 12/15/2007 10:25:02 AMView My AgentSpace
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The difference in reliability is closer than you think. If Toyotas reliability drops 50%, it would be half way through the most reliable car makers list.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 12/15/2007 12:02:37 PMView My AgentSpace
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XYZZ, you can't quantify reliability. There's no such thing as a car being "50% less reliable." But if it did go down "50%," M53R is correct, they would be halfway down the list.


carguy68carguy68 - 12/14/2007 5:35:13 PM
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sales will go up even when the truth is in their face about the quality sucking. blind buyers


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enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 12/14/2007 6:59:09 PM
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not at all like mercedes situation...people buy mercedes for style, safety, innovation, prestige and reliability. lots of reasons. that's why sales went up even when they had reliability issues in 2003 and 2004.

people buy toyota/lexus for reliability. so when that goes...


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 12/15/2007 12:03:35 PMView My AgentSpace
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Check out 2007, Lexus_Admirer. And beyond! Mercedes is moving back up!


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 12/15/2007 6:17:58 PM
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lexus admirer:

take a look who LEADS in overall quality in the premium sporty, premium midsize and premium full size categories of JD power: MERCEDES.

know your facts instead of talking out of your ass.

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings/segment-quality-ratings


neutralneutral - 12/16/2007 9:05:54 PM
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As an individual who works for the US domestic auto industry as an engineer...

I have always had a mercedes-benz vehicle in my life, from day 1 (except for now, I have a domestic). They have always had prestigious, well built vehicles. Yes, there was a slight reliability snafoo in the late 90's, but once again as I have stated a million times before, people whine about little things. So a few of their cars had some problems, big damn deal.

The biggest problem I ever heard about mercedes was the 1st gen M-class. There seemed to have problems with window motors. Oh well. The other problems I read about all seemed to do with their outsourced electrical systems supplier. Mercedes has since shored up their electrical systems and I've heard they've even brought their 4matic system back in house.

As for if mercedes is back on the up & up, hell yes they are. They are posting record sales, and their cars are well built, gorgeous, prestigious vehicles. People say the C-class is last place amongst its competitors, but we must take the entire segment into account. Its one of the most competitive markets today. Most people buy cars in that segment based on what they personally find the most attractive. All Merc needs to do add the direct injected 3.5 to the lineup.




RealitySmackRealitySmack - 12/15/2007 9:06:34 PM
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^^^ You do realize that slogan is used by Lexus?

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neutralneutral - 12/16/2007 9:12:27 PM
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RECALLS HAPPEN, do you prefer that they didnt recall things?

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enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 12/14/2007 6:54:26 PM
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it's become readily apparent that toyota is forsaking the reason people buy their cars (reliability) in their quest to be number 1 in volume. really terrible trade-off.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 12/15/2007 12:06:48 PMView My AgentSpace
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I know. And that's why I don't want VW to set stupid goals like "we want to pass Toyota." The only way to get there is to look at what you put into it, not what comes out. i.e., make better products. Sales will come with them. That's how Toyota got to where they are now... but unfortunately they're not following their own principles any more.


jwink24jwink24 - 12/14/2007 7:07:33 PM
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Did anyone actually read the article. One case reported for a extra "noise" that was heard from the rear axel. Then toyota went in and investigated the problem and issued the recall. Also, this part was sorced from an outside vendor.

Stop jumping on the bashing bandwagon. I don't care what nameplate it is, at least read the article first before making asshat comment.

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1970toyotamarc1970toyotamarc - 12/15/2007 7:12:15 AM
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This is just one more case of a minor Toyota recall making the headlines, while (some) other mfrs' recalls go unnoticed. There are so many recalls that happen almost daily, they are almost a non-event. (Of course they are always an event when they involve Toyota.) Most recalls are not a good indicator of long term quality or reliability. If they were, then every vehicle from a BMW 6 series to a Dodge Avenger would be junk. Google in any car and the word recall, you'll soon want to take the bus.

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huu76huu76 - 12/15/2007 3:17:51 PM
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Sounds like someone showed up for work drunk...all week.

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huu76huu76 - 12/15/2007 3:21:53 PM
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jwink,
Yeah, but facts are meaningless when there's potential for a good Toyota bashfest.

Floor mats being recalled because some lazy ass can't readjust them is included in the "worst recalls in the history of recalls" list (only because it involved Toyota).

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Homer008Homer008 - 12/15/2007 5:38:45 PM
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Merry Christmas News to EL34, I bet you love this article so much you probably printed and stapled on your forehead. Go play in sandbox, boy.

sheepdog

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nojapcrap4menojapcrap4me - 12/19/2007 6:39:48 AM
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Bottom line, why would ANYBODY buy a truck from a company with the word TOY in their name?

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