"Fourmiler" wrote: > LOL talk about a multi national company!!!
LOL, just kidding (about Sri Lanka). That was just for the benefit of Fourmiler to see if he (or she?) would come back with some ACTUAL FACTS saying I was crazy! I did this because he said, "People are going to complain that is a fact. Most are imaginary complaints." The fact is that the NHTSA relies on complaints to require recalls forcing auto manufacturers to make cars safer! I highly respect the people who take the time to fill out complaint reports. Some of them have even sustained injuries. Some of them are even families of those who have died in accidents. YOU drive a safer car due to THEIR efforts.
Last year, I was looking at Consumer Reports at the marks they gave the recent Camrys. They rated their transmissions with the highest scores. I don?t know how they concluded this. The NHTSA and many other sources list scores of complaints about the recent Camry transmissions; it seems MORE than any other car in history. Even Toyota has TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) that relate to transmission problems. My point is, again, you should check your FACTS, and SOURCES, before making remarks.
nospampls20021: So what is the ODI number to search for Camry? It lists all ODI numbers by vehicle year, make and model. I?m not sure that answers your question. The NHTSA regulates, and are the only ones that regulate and enforce every aspect of automotive safety. They wrote and enforce the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations. They are a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays Standard No. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect Standard No. 103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems Standard No. 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems Standard No. 105 Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems Standard No. 106 Brake Hoses Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment Standard No. 109 New Pneumatic Tires for Passenger Cars Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors Standard No. 112 [Reserved] Requirements moved to Standard No. 108 - Headlamp Concealment Devices Standard No. 113 Hood Latch System Standard No. 114 Theft Protection Standard No. 115 [Reserved] Requirements moved to Part 565 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Standard No. 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids Standard No. 117 Retreaded Pneumatic Tires Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems Standard No. 119 New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars Standard No. 120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars Standard No. 121 Air Brake Systems Standard No. 122 Motorcycle Brake Systems Standard No. 125 Motorcycle Controls and Displays Standard No. 124 Accelerator Control Systems Standard No. 125 Warning Devices Standard No. 126 [Reserved] Requirements moved to Part 575.103 Truck-Camper Loading Standard No. 129 New Non-Pneumatic Tires for Passenger Cars - New Temporary Spare Non-Pneumatic Tires for Use on Passenger Cars Standard No. 131 School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices Standard No. 135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems Standard No. 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact Standard No. 202 Head Restraints Standard No. 203 Impact Protection for the Driver from the Steering Control System Standard No. 204 Steering Control Rearward Displacement Standard No. 205 Glazing Materials Standard No. 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components Standard No. 207 Seating Systems Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies Standard No. 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages Standard No. 212 Windshield Mounting Standard No. 213 Child Restraint Systems Standard No. 214 Side Impact Protection Standard No. 216 Roof Crush Resistance Standard No. 217 Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release Standard No. 218 Motorcycle Helmets Standard No. 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion Standard No. 220 School Bus Rollover Protection Standard No. 221 School Bus Body Joint Strength Standard No. 222 School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection Standard No. 223 Rear Impact Guards Standard No. 224 Rear Impact Protection Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity Standard No. 302 Flammability of Interior Materials Standard No. 303 Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles Standard No. 304 Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity Standard No. 500 Low Speed Vehicles and so on..
nospampls20021: your final remark is that you recommend that we all learn how to drive (like Mr. Smith) and ignore the work the NHTSA is doing to make OUR cars safer and making us more aware of the importance of being responsible and keeping them updated. I?m sorry nospampls20021, I usually like to say nice things about people, but I find that this remark is irresponsible. Nothing personal, really.