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Why won't Toyota retrofit a 'brake override system' to models in the UK?

I was reading an article recently which said that a number of car manufacturers will shortly be fitting brake override systems to all new cars. In addition, Toyota has also agreed to retro-fit the new software to a number of vehicles in the USA who were affected by the worldwide recall. I contacted Toyota UK customer care, who said that they had no plans to conduct a similar exercise to the cars affected in the UK. Is there a organisation in the UK that can take this matter up with Toyota UK in order that affected customers are treated equally?

Asked on 20 July 2010 by bhoy56

Answered by Honest John
I don't understand what a "brake override system" would be or why it would be needed. ESP has already proves itself to be an expensive disaster.
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