Toyota said in a statement that the accelerator pedal was tested and found to be working normally and a backup safety system worked properly. The automaker said the front brakes showed severe wear and damage from overheating, but the rear brakes and parking brake were in good condition."
The first time this story came out I was suspicious. It just didn't sound right and with how litigation-happy American's are, it was only a matter of time that someone would try a scam Toyota. Nothing has been proven yet but the evidence regarding this particular case is pointing to the driver not being honest about what happened. And it is logical to assume that the driver was attempting to scam Toyota. If it is eventually proven that the drive was lying, he should be put in Jail. Bad publicity like this potentially could cost Toyota millions in lost revenue.
this should be investigated more.
ReplyDeleteThe Federal Transportation Safety department also inspected the vehicle and apparently they did not find any problems either but they have not completed their review. My guess is that if they find nothing and there is evidence that the driver lied, then a law enforcement agency may investigate the driver.
ReplyDeleteThis sounded a bit fishy from the start. I'm guessing the fellow is already in some hot water.... which is why his 'attorney' is answering questions.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing when I heard his lawyer also.
ReplyDeleteThe "alleged" break problems in the Prius and other cars may also be related to age, not the age of the car, but the driver.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/03/how-real-are-the-defects-in-toyotas-cars/37448/
There's a Balloon Boy Element to this story. I can smell the fish from here.
ReplyDeleteI smell it too.
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