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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
13 reportsClear category filter140,000 miles · Dec 8, 2016
Vehicle Speed Control
LAST TUESDAY, DEC 6TH, 2016,I STARTED MY TOYOTA AVALON 2010 AND GOT FROM A PARKING TO HIGWAY PR 1, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHIFTED GEAR TO LOWEST SHIFT, STEPPED ON THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN I DID PUT IT ON PKG AND TURNED IT OFF. IT TOOK LIKE 500 M TO STOP IT. THE FLOO…
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LAST TUESDAY, DEC 6TH, 2016,I STARTED MY TOYOTA AVALON 2010 AND GOT FROM A PARKING TO HIGWAY PR 1, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHIFTED GEAR TO LOWEST SHIFT, STEPPED ON THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN I DID PUT IT ON PKG AND TURNED IT OFF. IT TOOK LIKE 500 M TO STOP IT. THE FLOOR CARPET IS ONE OF THE KIND THAT KEEP SECURED TO THE CAR FLOOR AND DIDN'T INTERFERRED WITH THE GAS PEDAL. . I BOUGHT IT NEW IN NOV 2009. THE GAS PEDAL NEVER LOOK STUCK BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE WAS BEING FED WITH A LOT OF GAS. THE CAR IS AT A TOYOTA SERVICE SHOP SINCE MORE THAN 48 HOURS BUT I STILL DON'T HAVE A DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS NO COLISSION. I GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE SHOP AFTER REPORTING THE INCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA ODI #10933905
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2012
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AS IT WAS ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEV…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AS IT WAS ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE LEG INJURIES FROM THE IMPACT. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10479878
7,000 miles · Jul 20, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, IF HE CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, IF HE CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO LUNGE FORWARD AFTER TURNING A CORNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,800. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
NHTSA ODI #10344185
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
2010 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT WITH RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO UNRELATED RECALLS ARE ON THE SAME RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE BRAKE/THROTTLE REPROGRAMMING BE DONE, BUT HE DOES NOT WANT THE PEDAL MODIFICATION DONE AS HE BELIEVED IT WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED PRE…
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2010 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT WITH RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO UNRELATED RECALLS ARE ON THE SAME RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE BRAKE/THROTTLE REPROGRAMMING BE DONE, BUT HE DOES NOT WANT THE PEDAL MODIFICATION DONE AS HE BELIEVED IT WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED PRESENTLY, THE PEDAL CLEARANCE TO THE FLOOR IS 1 3/4 INCHES AND THE PEDAL LENGTH IS ONLY 4 INCHES LONG IN THE VEHICLE. THE FLOOR MAT IS POSITIVELY SECURED. THE PEDAL/FLOOR MAT IS NOT A SAFETY INTERFERENCE CONDITION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10337013
1,800 miles · Jun 18, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 74 MPH. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESET THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 95 MPH. HE WAS ABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLIED TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 74 MPH. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESET THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 95 MPH. HE WAS ABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED BEFORE THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. UPDATED 11/02/10. *LJ UPDATED 11/04/10
NHTSA ODI #10339062
Mileage unknown · May 19, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WITH HIS FOOT DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD UNTIL REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WITH HIS FOOT DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD UNTIL REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECURRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,441. UPDATED 07/16/10 *BF UPDATED 07/23/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10331159
5,000 miles · Mar 18, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
RECENT PURCHASE OF A NEW 2010 TOYOTA AVALON , NOW INVOLVED IN A RECALL- HAD A DEFECTIVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH WAS RECENTLY REPLACED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. WE OCCASIONALLY FEEL A "LURCH", WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR OR BACKING UP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10320818
500 miles · Mar 11, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
FAILURE TO CONTROL MY SPEED LEAD TO ME HITTING ANOTHER CAR. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A DEFECT OR NOT WITH THAT CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10318918
359 miles · Mar 4, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON ON MONDAY 3-1-2010 AT 2PM ON THE 210 GOING WEST AT 70 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC WHEN I UP THE SPEED TO 75 MPH AND THE CAR TOOK OFF UP TO 100MPH BY ITSELF I PRESSED THE BRAKE TAKING IT OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL THIS HAPPENED IN A FEW SECONDS. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONE WEEK BEFORE ALL T…
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I WAS DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA AVALON ON MONDAY 3-1-2010 AT 2PM ON THE 210 GOING WEST AT 70 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC WHEN I UP THE SPEED TO 75 MPH AND THE CAR TOOK OFF UP TO 100MPH BY ITSELF I PRESSED THE BRAKE TAKING IT OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL THIS HAPPENED IN A FEW SECONDS. I BOUGHT MY CAR ONE WEEK BEFORE ALL THE RECALLS STARTED I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10316938
12,050 miles · Feb 17, 2010
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Vehicle Speed Control
2008 TOYOTA AVALON FEBRUARY 16TH AND 17TH MY CAR JOLTED FORWARD AT STOP LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BUT, IT DID GO ABOUT 50FT BEFORE I COULD CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND STOP THE CAR. I HAD THIS SERVICED AT LAKE NORMAN TOYOTA(704) 875-9199 EARLIER THIS MONTH. UPON CALLING IN TODAY ABOUT MY CAR, WAS INFORMED THE REPAIR H…
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2008 TOYOTA AVALON FEBRUARY 16TH AND 17TH MY CAR JOLTED FORWARD AT STOP LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BUT, IT DID GO ABOUT 50FT BEFORE I COULD CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND STOP THE CAR. I HAD THIS SERVICED AT LAKE NORMAN TOYOTA(704) 875-9199 EARLIER THIS MONTH. UPON CALLING IN TODAY ABOUT MY CAR, WAS INFORMED THE REPAIR HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. WHY IN THE HECK DID THE DEALERSHIP TELL ME THEY COULD NOT FIND AN ISSUE AND THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE? MY LIFE AND THAT OF NOT ONLY MY FAMILY BUT OTHERS IS AT STAKE. I WANT ACTION, TRUTHFULNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM TOYOTA AND THE USA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10311342
Official recalls
7Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Jan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Oct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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