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2010 tacoma four wheel drive trucks so they can take a better look at the drive shaft, worried about the cracks that could make it separate at the joints. that makes a full dozen models that toyota has recently recalled for repairs, some dating back to 2004. there are some for me to go through individually, but they're listing them on the screen for you. some of the recalls involve a surge in accelerator, others a breaking prem problem and more the floor mat. they're contacting owners to come in for the fix. a house committee, the toyota gas pedal, is the public at risk this week? that hearing...

Tell you what type shim to put in the vehicle. they come in different sizes. >> how long does it take to do this repair? >> i'd say 30 to 40 minutes. >> you've got another repair as well. >> yes, we do. >> for this sudden acceleration issue and that's with the floor mats. >> right. the acceleration pedal entrapment by the floor mat. if the mat comes under hinged from the retaining hooks, which are in your carpet, it can bunch up underneath the accelerator pedal. you'll notice on this particular pedal as it comes down, it's got a pretty aggressive edge here, it can catch on a bunched-up carpet....

The lexus hs-250h sedan. earlier, the president of toyota issues another apology. >> you can assure that we will redouble our commitment to quality as the lifeline of our company. together. we will do everything in our power to regain the confidence of our customers. >> of course, this is the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems for toyota. the company recalling more than seven million vehicles worldwide for floor mat and gas pedal problems. prius owners in japan can start getting their cars fixed starting tomorrow. u.s. owners will start receiving letters about the latest recall...

You know, garage door opener and pointed it at the compartment and snapped it. they closed the hood and off they went, no often. >> he points on the national highway transportation safety administration for proof. a test where the for platt is jammed on the accelerator. he does anything he can to stop the car with no results. the conclusion? it's the floor mat. they say it's not the way to test. >> if you're going to investigate whether or not the electronic controls are faulty, you have to do a scientific laboratory test, and they didn't do it. >> reporter: inside the electronics lab at the u...

Its crown jewel the prius. the 2010 prius widely seen here in japan as toyota's future, campbell. >> happens next in terms of the company. do you think the head of toyota will be able to keep his job? >> we are hearing a lot of rumors and discussion especially on the pages about mr. toyota. a lot of calls before he made the news conference on friday about where he was. he was largely absent for two weeks, not responding to the global customer about approximate hey, what is happening with my accelerator and the floor mat and what's happening with the prius brakes. what we're expecting is that t...