As I recall, when Toyota was dealing with accidents involving electronic throttles and "unintended acceleration" they did publicly claim that the accidents were a case of drivers stepping on the throttle instead of the brake.
(Note, this was separate from the real problem of floor mats interfering with the pedals, for which there was a recall).
The NHTSA apparently agreed.
Because proof that the ETCS-i caused the reported UAs was not found does not mean it could not occur. However, the testing and analysis described in this report did not find that TMC ETCS-i electronics are a likely cause of large throttle openings as described in the VOQs
(Note, this was separate from the real problem of floor mats interfering with the pedals, for which there was a recall).
The NHTSA apparently agreed.
Because proof that the ETCS-i caused the reported UAs was not found does not mean it could not occur. However, the testing and analysis described in this report did not find that TMC ETCS-i electronics are a likely cause of large throttle openings as described in the VOQs
Acronyms and details in the report:
https://one.nhtsa.gov/About-NHTSA/Press-Releases/ci.NHTSA%E2...