anyone else getting the recall work done?

I went in to have the harsh ride checked out on my 08. I pulled my floor mats prior to going (thanks for the tip). They were going to cut my pedal, but I had the option to decline. I checked out a cut pedal, it thought it should have been in a UTV. They were going to do the ECU flash as well.
After 6.5 hours in the shop, they only checked the TSB for the ride quality, which I didn't qualify for. That ticked me off and they gave me a free oil change. Whoop-D-effing-Deal!
The writer said she had too many vehicle for the tech, yet there were 5 techs standing around. I guess they though they worked for the city

 

If you're under 36k miles and have the 3 leaf pack, your truck qualifies. Print out the TSB and bring it with the truck, and if you must to convince them some stuff in the bed to see how low it rides and have it bottom out on the bump stops.

 

Scheduled for Tuesday ..... loaner vehicle will be waiting.

 

The info came out to late for me. I turned over 43k yesterday. Couple trips to Tahoe & Flagstaff too many.

 

Nope. Not letting them touch mine.

 

Exactly... I had mine done. Just replaced the pedal. No problems. The last thing you want is to ignore the recall than have it used against you in court if you get into an accident.

 

Okay, here I go .... you received a safety recall from the manufacturer of the vehicle you bought. You went to the dealership, chose this vehicle and am very happy and proud to have it.

Now, the maker of this vehicle has discovered that there are defects in their vehicle that may/have caused deaths.

Now ... if you deny to have this done and your vehicle "goes out of control" your insurance company MAY deny your claim.

Give it some thought .... look into it .... discuss it with your insurance company.

I am just saying .....

 

Given the option...I would take the chance.

Problem is...I was not given the option, as my truck already had the pedal cut when I bought it.

the key work here is OPTION.

This is still America and we should have the freedom to choose.

Not have accelerator pedals cut down based on media hype...lawyers...and political correctness.

Some day...if I still have this truck...I WILL replace the pedal with an original OEM uncircumcised one.

I will buy one today. Or swap with someone who is hell-bent on having their non cut pedal cut.

 

Lets see that "replaced" pedal please. TIA

 

Repaired... Thanks for your help.

 

The reflash doesn't bother me to much, even then I don't like it's auto override of throttle cutoff. I still prefer the old fly by wire but that's just how it is now. The butchering of the pedal for no reason... I refuse to let them do that. Also for it to affect you in a wreck, they'd have to prove the pedal got stuck under the floor mat to cause unintended acceleration... which isn't going to happen. I'll take my chances, there's so much bullshit going on in this country now what's another one.

 

No problem. I hope you didn't think I was trying to challenge your post.

I understand there is a replacement pedal that is/may be available for those of us who have the cut pedal and are not pleased with it. I was thinking maybe you have the new pedal.

 

Correct.

There is ZERO possibility that the pedal could get caught under the Weathertech liners I now have in my Tacoma.

I want a non cut pedal in my truck. If Toyota won't replace the cut petal in my truck...

I WILL find an OEM from a wrecked Tacoma and have it installed.

Sooner or later. Bank on it.

 

I'll be holding my breath Larry . Post pics when you're done .

 

Y'all are cracking me up. I don't quite understand the resistance to having this done. Is it going to effect the performance of you Tacoma?

I will be the first one in line to say that I have certain freedoms and rights .... hell, I fought to defend those rights. I feel that it is just a case of common sense.

I'll defend your right to choose but y'all need to choose your battles.

Best of luck to all of you .... I hope only the very best and that no harm comes to you or your families.

 

The pedal still has no bearing on this... hell on long hwy drives sometimes I'll shift my foot around to use only the bottom of the pedal anyway... it actually would affect the way I use it. (in areas where it's to hilly for cruise). I paid 30k for the truck, the point is it should be my call on what I do or don't do to it.

At the same time, it's like Toyota saying you can't modify the truck to put an AllPro bumper on it. They can't stop you, they say it so Toyota themselves can not be held accountable for it. I fully understand that call, and can even respect it in this sue happy country. What annoys me is they'll just do it as a "favor" for you without asking. That's really bad customer service IMHO.

 

The 2" pedal certainly affects my driving. It's uncomfortable to drive on the interstate and as I said impossible to step on the gas and get going, no pickup at all. No quick getup and go when you need to . This is and could be a very dangerous problem. In order to drive above 50-55 you have to bend your foot as far as it will go and hold it. Imagine trying to drive before the modification with using only your toes at the top of the pedal.

Still no word on my complaint to Toyota HQ, but as far as I am concerned I had no problems with the truck prior to taking it to the dealer but I do now.

 

Spoke on the phone with Toyota HQ just a few minutes ago. They seem to think that the pedal may have been shaved too much but they could not tell me what size the pedal should be. Waiting for the dealer to call me.

If you look on the back of the recall letter there is a statement that if you are unhappy with the modification there is a replacement pedal available. however it is of the same size as the modified pedal.

My pedal is now 5" above the floor. I can't bend my foot far enough down to get above 55 the way the thing is now configured. Too uncomfortable and my toes slip off of the pedal.

 

i just got my truck back..my wife took it in. and picked it up. i drove around for awhile before i even remembered it being done. i parked and took a look. very minimum change.

no difference to me and how i use my gas pedal. road trip tonight, so i will get a real test.

 

You really need to get out of your bubble.

1. Dealer will reflush the code that currently works fine on the truck with a code that was developed in 1/8 of the time, and.... had items put in that original engeeners deemed (not worth/too complicated/wrong/or some other unknown reason) to put in. Do you get extra warranty because ECM is re flushed? nope. So who is goign to pay to troubleshoot your super-computerized truck if the flush was done incorrectly. Its you the owner of 2005-2007 trucks with out factory warranty.

2. I bought my Tacoma floor mats because they were sturdy, heavy with deep groves for melting snow/ salt sand. I can not stress out how happy I am that I have them. After 4 winters my carpets are still clean.
3. Pedal, My wife drives my truck in winter and she does not wear size 15 men to press pedal. One of the pluses of that truck is that she has better control of the gas pedal compare to my LC where you need to wear a brick under your shoe to step on it.

4. I am part of population that does not need to have sign on coffee cup that says (Hot liquid)