Anyone take delivery what with the floor mat issue???

[MisterRed]

With the recent issue with the floor mats being blamed for the most recent accident and recall, has anyone taken delivery of a Prius and what did the dealership do with the driver floor mat? I have heard that they are to install a zip tie but wanted to hear of what anyone may have experienced.

I expect to take delivery of a Prius V within the next couple of weeks.

[georgew]

Pretty sure the 2010 Prius is not part of the recall that you mentioned below.

Originally Posted by MisterRed

With the recent issue with the floor mats being blamed for the most recent accident and recall, has anyone taken delivery of a Prius and what did the dealership do with the driver floor mat? I have heard that they are to install a zip tie but wanted to hear of what anyone may have experienced.

I expect to take delivery of a Prius V within the next couple of weeks.

[JordanCA]

Originally Posted by MisterRed

With the recent issue with the floor mats being blamed for the most recent accident and recall, has anyone taken delivery of a Prius and what did the dealership do with the driver floor mat? I have heard that they are to install a zip tie but wanted to hear of what anyone may have experienced.

I expect to take delivery of a Prius V within the next couple of weeks.

I took delivery of a Barcelona Red IV yesterday. My dealership in Southern California gave me two choices, and asked me to sign a piece of paper indicating which route I went.

Either 1) They could install the mats for me with a zip tie, probably making a small incision in the mall to secure it to the seat post, or 2) They could put the driver's mat in the trunk and let me wait until Toyota came out with their recommended solution.

I chose #2, drove off the lot, then a short time later, I put the mat back in. Honestly, the 2010 mat is cut differently (smaller) from the 2004 mat, so I can't imagine this will be a problem. But when Toyota comes out with their fix, I'll go back in to the dealer to get it done.

[asj2009]

The recall does NOT affect the 2010 Prius G3.

Newsroom : Toyota/Lexus Consumer Safety Advisory Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal / Toyota

[maomao]

I picked up my V one week ago. The dealer said that they can't sell the all weather mats set I ordered. So they refunded me the cost.

[LoraJ]

I have the all weather mats and they land no where near the accelerator.

[wvgasguy]

I think this is typical US legal idioticy. Floor mats have always been dangerous if not correctly installed. The new ones are so small now they don't protect the floor as well. But they would have a hard time interferring with the accelerator.

I think the zip lock tabs are Toyota's sarcastic way of fixing an issue that it seems like they are being singled out on.

(I wonder if the Sequoia all weather mats are being recalled. I use them in my Expedition, but could use a new set)

[ALS]

Mine came with the floor hooks installed to secure the front mats.

Again as stated above the 2010 Prius was not involved in the floor mat recall.

[chrisj428]

Left 'em in. Using common sense instead.

[Blind Guy]

ALS;

Mine also came equipped with the Floor Hooks installed (purchased car 8/4/2009), there was also a second set of hooks in a bag in the Cargo Organizer.

The Toyota All Weather Mats have the slots that the Floor Hooks fit into already in place on the mats.

MAKE CERTAIN your dealer installs these Hooks on the Driver's side floor and that the mats have been hooked!

David (aka Blind Guy)

Originally Posted by ALS

Mine came with the floor hooks installed to secure the front mats.

Again as stated above the 2010 Prius was not involved in the floor mat recall.