Another Honda Recall
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Its not like it was something major(motor, tranny,etc.). Although the pedal screwing up could cause a wreck. As far as Honda goes, I believe their small engines, motor technology, atvs and bikes, etc., are superior to any other machines. I've seen what they are capable of and how much abuse they can take. Odd thing is I would not be caught dead in their vehicles, yet I don't think twice about buying anything else they make.
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Originally Posted by 73Fastbackv10
Causing the throttle to stick is a major problem.
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
I think the point is........ANY company and ALL do have problems.
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
I think the point is........ANY company and ALL do have problems.
I must say though, it all depends on the extent of the throttle "sticking." Mom has an Escape that has the same problem. You have to stick your foot BEHIND the pedal and bring it back towards you. I haven't heard a recall on that yet. At least Honda is taking care of the situation.
Even if it does stick, It only takes a quick second to put er in nuetral and hit the brakes. Most people I guess wouldn't think that quick.
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Originally Posted by 300 4 ever
Its not like it was something major(motor, tranny,etc.).
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Originally Posted by NickFordMan
I want you to jump into a vehicle with a stuck throttle, and drive around for as long as you can....not a major problem? What the hell are you smoking?
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From: Mansfield, TX USA
Originally Posted by polarbear
And this doesn't make the 6:00 news because....? Oh right, it's Honda, not Ford or GM. 
No one makes really bad cars anymore. Just one look at the engineering marvels of the 60s will help you understand.
There are few cars today that I would avoid because of frequent repair issues. But perceptions become realities.
BTW - When has unbiased reporting become the standard? I have always understood that when there is no news to report, the media make something news.
Sunny and mild - Boring. Maybe a big storm coming - Now that's news.
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From: Orange
Originally Posted by OSin86
Ya it's just murder to turn the key off to kill the engine, LOL.
If this had been a Ford problem, the media would've been ramming it down the American publics throat, especially Chicken Noodle Network
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And the cruise control causing trucks to catch fire isn't a major mechanical problem either, but it made headlines on every news TV show.
Personally, I worry about any kind of problem in a vehicle I own. I check for recalls monthly.
Personally, I worry about any kind of problem in a vehicle I own. I check for recalls monthly.
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Originally Posted by OSin86
Ya it's just murder to turn the key off to kill the engine, LOL.
Even if thats the case, just because you lose power steering doesn't mean you can't turn the damn wheel. That just shows that America has once again shown it's sign of laziness. What ever happened to the days of no power steering and no power brakes?
But I must say, now that I think about it, this conversation is pretty useless. It's not like we can control the media. If we could, we would see happy pictures in Iraq, and not just the scenes we see now. Some things just can't be changed.
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Originally Posted by 73Fastbackv10
That aside, even if you did you would loose power steering which wouldn't even matter because the steering column would lock. Imagine that on the highway.
. Unless the moronic driver slammed it in park while moving at about 50 clicks, and then turned the key back to lock the wheel.