Recall Palooza: Did Toyota's $1.2 Billion Fine Scare The Entire Industry Into A Recall Frenzy?

It appears that in the wake of General Motor’s ignition switch recall and overall PR debacle, fellow automakers are taking no chances with the possibility of suffering the same fate. You’re not alone in thinking there’s suddenly been a surge in automaker recalls. There has, and it doesn't appear to be ending. As of this writing, Toyota just announced a recall of 6.39 million cars for a range of issues, including faulty airbags, seat rails and defective windshield wipers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims the US car market will likely break a recall record this year. In 2013, a total of 22 million vehicles were recalled.
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MattDarringer - 4/9/2014 8:44:04 PM

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Recalls are NOT a bad thing. They could actually be an asset. It's all about HOW the company treats the consumer. If I know my brand will recall and make things right no questions asked, then I will buy from then again.

Mary Barra's distinction about the new VS old GM is excuse making. Psychologically, if someone feels wronged that person HAS BEEN wronged. The response from Barra should have been "We were wrong. We take responsibility." Rather than the "That was the old GM and we are looking into looking into the looking into of looking into it."

Toyota is once bitten as is...