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| murderous cruise control courtesy of yahoo.com |
Toyota has issued a recall for the 2010 Corolla, explaining that a programming malfunction can turn the vehicle into a “torture chamber on wheels.” The Corolla’s cruise control, a function that normally automatically controls the speed of a moving vehicle, has been shown in some instances to develop sentient ability and wreak havoc on its owner by locking doors and releasing deadly amounts of carbon monoxide.
In models with certain safety upgrades, the Corolla’s cruise control has opened up a line to an OnStar representative and laughed a maniacal, digitized laugh using the car’s vocalizer.
Miriam Schlotznick, a survivor, described the event as “one of the scariest moments of her life,” although she has expressed concern over what she will do in the future without cruise control. “My new car is totally inconvenient,” she said. “How did people live without the ability to set speed?”
To return your vehicle, and claim a check from Toyota for doing so, call Toyota of America customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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