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Toyota to Recall 3.8M Vehicles Over Accelerator Pedal Clearance
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has issued a safety alert to Toyota and Lexus owners particularly on the following models:
- 2007-2010 Camry
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2004-2009 Prius
- 2005-2010 Tacoma
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2007-2010 ES 350
- 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS350
A full recall of approximately 3.8 million vehicles will soon be made. The issue involves a problem with floor mats in certain models that have caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck in an open throttle position. There seem to be clearance issues with these floor mats and the accelerator pedals, as well as issues required to shut off vehicles with keyless ignitions. Toyota and NHTSA is warning owners to remove the mats immediately and not replace them with mats from Toyota or any other brand!
This will be the Toyota’s largest ever recall in the U.S. as soon as they figure out the solution. In the mean time, if you own one of the above mentioned vehicles, be smart and remove the driver-side floor mat.
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TOYOTA OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED ABOUT FLOOR MATS AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
Toyota to Launch a Safety Recall on Specific Toyota and Lexus Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today alerted Lexus and Toyota owners about conditions that could cause the accelerator to get stuck open under certain conditions. The agency strongly recommends taking out removable floor mats on the driver’s side in certain models and not to replace them with any other mat, either from Toyota or any other brand.
“This is an urgent matter,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “For everyone’s sake, we strongly urge owners of these vehicles to remove mats or other obstacles that could lead to unintended acceleration.”
NHTSA notes that there continue to be reports of accelerator pedal clearance issues which provide the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position. A stuck accelerator may result in very high vehicle speeds and a crash, which could cause serious injury or death.
NHTSA said that Toyota has announced that it will soon launch a safety recall of various model year vehicles to redress the problem. However the safety agency warned owners to remove all driver-side floor mats from the models listed below immediately as an interim safety measure in advance of the recall.
Toyota and Lexus vehicles affected by this consumer alert are:
- 2007-2010 Camry
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2004-2009 Prius
- 2005-2010 Tacoma
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2007-2010 ES 350
- 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS350
In September 2007, Toyota recalled an accessory all-weather floor mat sold for use in some 2007 and 2008 model year Lexus ES 350 and Toyota Camry vehicles because of similar problems.
Today’s advisory was precipitated by continued reports of vehicles accelerating rapidly after release of the accelerator pedal. The incidents appear to be related to factors including the use of a variety of unsecured mats, the particular configuration of the accelerator pedals in these vehicles, and the unique steps needed to shut off the engines in some of these vehicles with keyless ignition.
For more information, consumers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Hotline at 888-327-4236 or the Toyota Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. Information from Toyota is also posted at http://www.toyota.com and http://www.lexus.com
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2 Users Response In " Toyota to Recall 3.8M Vehicles Over Accelerator Pedal Clearance "
To : Customer Assistance Center
Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.
Department H200
This is Kyunghwan Kim.
I bought CAMRY,new car,2008 year.
One day I went garage(Auto repair shop) to got the inspection but mechanician guy didn’t want to inspection to my car because my car’s tires were worn out. So I have to change tires.
I checked my front tires. They were almost gone. I surprised. I just drive 20,000miles. mechanician guy checked my car. Front struts are leaking. So I went TOYOTA service twice. They told me no problem.
Just there are sweating. They told me you have to rotate the tires(front tires and rear tires).
At that time rear tires were almost new tires. After rotated tires, I checked front tires(Before they were rear tires). Tires were almost worn out again. I just drive 4,500miles.
I am really upset. I must change again and again even though change my tires by new tires.
I must change tires every 20,000miles and I am really worry the accident….etc at drive by CAMRY, TOYOTA.
How can I fix my car????
That is not problem???
I am really upset.
E-mail address : sasdain@hotmail.com
Vechicle No.: 4T1BE46K98U737630
TOYOTA CAMRY 2008 4DR LE SEDAN
You have to make sure that you have proper wheel allignment done. You also have to make sure you are using good quality tires. There are many tires out there that promise 45-65k miles that will only last 15K. So do your research. Good luck!
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