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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2010
Page
7
Toyota halts eight models amid possible pedal sticking. Consumer Reports offers steps: brake hard, shift to neutral, and if possible turn off the engine. If not, press brake hard, or switch to ACC, avoiding steering lock, and in keyless cars hold the start button for three seconds to shut down.
Elswick dealership plans 24 hour service as recall of accelerator pedals continues. About 300 cars to be serviced from first shipment of new accelerators with another shipment expected Saturday. Technicians trained, walk ins welcome, appointments offered, and staff ready to work overtime to finish repairs. No Lexus or Scion models affected.
Toyota president Akio Toyoda emerged from seclusion to apologize for the global recall crisis sparked by sticking gas pedals. He promised stronger quality control, will head a special committee, and did not order a Prius recall. The Jan 21 recall affected 4.5 million vehicles, prompting U.S. pressure and scrutiny of electronic throttle systems.
The Baytown Humane Society, once part of a larger shelter, split with the Pasadena Shelter eight years ago and now collaborates with Pasadena’s Animal Control. The Pasadena center employs 18 paid staff and a director focused on adoption, with all adopted animals spayed or neutered. Baytown seeks restored volunteer involvement under supervision and emphasizes shared responsibility to reduce pet intake, urging widespread spaying and responsible ownership.
Baytown Animal Services urges adoption to reduce euthanasia after 4,176 animals were put down last year. Shelter holds pets four days, euthanizes when space runs out, and asks public to adopt dogs of all breeds to free kennels. Volunteers stress neutering and urge people to call before purchasing from kennels or shops. Open hours are noon to 6 pm on select days with contact 281-422-7600.
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