We have been watching and reading the unbelievable story on runaway Toyota Prius models. I saw the actual interview on this video last night on TV. We know it is not actually the car engines fault. Here is the article that goes along with it.
On Monday James Sikes, seen at left, drove his Toyota Prius down a southern California highway when he experienced something now familiar to many Toyota owners: his car was accelerating past his intended speed and wouldn’t slow down.
That’s when Sikes grabbed his phone dialed 911. (Listen to his call below left) While trying to keep the car under control and hold the phone to his ear, the Prius sped up to 94 miles per hour. Eventually the emergency dispatcher sent a California Highway Patrol car to him, and officers instructed him how to reduce his speed before they accelerated in front of him and — driving bumper-to-bumper — guided the car to a complete stop.
Just two weeks before the alarming incident, Sikes had brought his Prius into a dealership, recall notice in hand, to have a technician look under the hood, but the
If you own a Toyota Prius, be careful. I think this could really affect Toyota sales and customer confidence. Watching footage of out of control Prius’s and listening to the stories is a compelling argument to park the car until the issue is really solved. Presented by GotEngines.com., specializing in engine replacement. 1-888-344-8044.
