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Toyota Recalls Over Ten Models Related to Accelerator Pedals Getting Stuck
Toyota addressed the possibility of accelerator pedals getting stuck underneath the floor mats in certain Toyota vehicles by issuing a consumer safety advisory on September 29, 2009. Toyota is also currently conducting a safety recall to address this issue. More information can be found on the Toyota Floor Mat Recall Information page. Shortly after that, in late November, Toyota announced a way to fix the accelerator pedals with a shorter pedal.
In January of 2010, Toyota announced a recall of millions of vehicles made between 2005 and 2010 to correct "sticking accelerator pedals". This second recall is a separate action, as Toyota was forced to investigate the occurence of sticking accelerator pedals on vehicles without floor mats. Toyota called these "isolated reports" of rare instances when a pedal could "mechanically stick in a partially depressed position". A mechanical defect was cited and Toyota quickly released a fix involving the replacement of a small part underneath the mechanism.
More information can be found on the Toyota web site, in the Recall Information Section. There, you can find the latest updates and the answers to some frequently asked questions. To better serve you, we've listed the vehicles affected by these recalls below.
- 2005 - 2010 Avalon
- 2005 - 2010 Camry
- 2005 - 2010 Corolla
- 2005 - 2010 Highlander
- 2005 - 2010 Matrix
- 2005 - 2010 Prius
- 2005 - 2010 RAV4
- 2005 - 2010 Sequoia
- 2005 - 2010 Tacoma
- 2005 - 2010 Tundra
- 2005 - 2010 VENZA
If you own any of the models mentioned above and you have noticed any unusual behavior in your accelerator pedal, such as being hard to depress, slow to return, or unsmooth in operation, Toyota recommends that you contact a Toyota dealer for assistance. If you are not experiencing any of these issues, Toyota is confident that your vehicle is safe to drive until you are contacted to have your vehicle fixed to avoid any future problems.
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