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Therefore whenever abnormality or anomaly there in that system, the fuel supply to the system is cut off. even under vigorous testing done internally by nhtsa, no problem or malfunction was identified. therefore, im absolutely confident there is no problem with the design of the system. [ speaking japanese ] >> translator: however, placing emphasis on the fact that customers do have concern as to the possibility of unexpected acceleration, which may result from the remaining three reasons, in or...

After yesterdays opening round of testimony. joining us live from washington, caroline shively. caroline, this story continues to unfold. >> absolutely. and were looking for more answers this morning from the head of toyota. we know from his prepared testimony, gretchen, he will say hes sorry. dont expect lawmakers to hold back in their questioning. they want to know why and how 8 1/2 million vehicles could have been sold and then recalled for serious design flaws. transportation secretary ray l...

>> first problem with electronic throttle system. secondly, a problem with the way the car is used or misusage of the car. thirdly structural aspects of the vehicle. fourthly structural aspects of the parts used in the vehicle. these, i understand, are four factors contributing to unexpected acceleration. [ speaking japanese ] >> translator: and of that, the electronics auto control system is designed based on the concept of safety first.

And whenever it -- whenever this any abnormality in the system the fuel supply to the system is cut off. even under a very vigorous testing conduct internally, no problem or malfunction was identified and therefore im confident there is no problem with the design of the system. [translation in progress] >> however, placing emphasis upon the fact that customers do have concerns as to the possible bit of unexpected acceleration which may result from the

Occurrences and how you would. is that correct that you would like to be able to correct the record on some areas of secretary lahoods testimony? >> im not quite understand what specific comments are you referring to? >> i guess i would welcome, if you would like to, we would offer you the opportunity to submit for the record any technical corrections in what secretary lahoods questions and answers were during the earlier testimony? >> well, well be glad to. >> thank you. i would ask we put up t...

Have consumed an enormous amount of time and resources, in effect, extending the period in which owners of affected vehicles are at risk. by engaging toyota directly and persuading the company to take action, the agency avoided a lengthy investigation that would have delayed fixes for a year or more. last week i announced that we are investigating whether toyota acted quickly enough in reporting these safety defects as well as whether they took all appropriate action to protect consumers. we hav...

In the case of the unattended acceleration, in 2007, there was a problem in the united states for which the floor mats were changed. there was a problem in japan with a different model, but similar in floor pedal in which the toyota pedal was shortened. and now in the case of all these models, there is an electronic upgrade additionally to prevent an accident like we had in 2009. would that be the outcome today, the outcome of the recall including the electronics upgrade to advance brake overrid...

125 engineers, on the nhtsa side that dropped the ball and didnt do their jobs, when they were told, well more than six months ago, almost ten years ago, there was problems with unanyoneded acceleration and -- unintended acceleration and the secretary of transportations job is to protect consumers, and, of course they cannot protect everyone and there are unintended accelerations and people that do stupid things, on the roads, every day. we all see it. but what we do have a problem with is when ...

Acceleration. >> not totally. >> toyotas james lentz broke down when they asked him if he was sincere when apologizing. his whole family drives toyotas and they want to get it right as well. >> i lost a brother in an accident and that was 20 some years ago and theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of that. i know what these families go through. >> lahood is on the first panel to speak today. expect him to get a grilling from lawmakers as well. the president of toyota is on the second p...

Explain certain technical occurrences and how you would. is that correct that you would like to be able to correct the record on some areas of secretary lahoods testimony? >> im not quite understanding what specific comments are you referring to. >> i guess i would welcome if you would like to we would offer the opportunity for you to submit for the record any technical corrections in what secretary lahoods questions and answers were during the earlier testimony. >> well be glad to for the recor...