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24,000 miles · Feb 15, 2010

Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA THROTTLE STICKING WHILE CLIMBING ABOVE 5000 FT IN MOUNTAINS THROTTLE STUCK WILE TRYING TO SHIFT IN MOUNTAINS ENGINE RACED UNTIL SLOWLY LET OUT CLUTCH SHIFTING IN MOUNTAINS WHEN I CAME DOWN TO NORMAL ALTITUDE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THINK IT IS IN COMPUTER NOT GAS PEDAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10310667

10,000 miles · Feb 15, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SEVERAL TIMES A SURGING FORWARD EVEN WHEN FOOT ON BRAKE? OR EVEN ACCELLERATES FOR NO REASON? HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG? WHAT ARE WE TO DO? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10310521

1,500 miles · Feb 9, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

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I BOUGHT A NEW TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2007. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, I NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS OR WOULD TRAVEL AN INCH OR MORE BEFORE ANY RESULT IN ACCELERATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. SINCE THAT TIME, IT HAPPENS ON A RANDOM BASIS BUT VIRTUALLY EVERY DAY. NO INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED. HOWEVER, SOMETIMES, AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVEL AS IT IS DEPRESSED DOWN, THE ENGINE WILL KICK IN, RESULTING IN A SURGE FORWARD. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN I AM TRAVELING ALONG AND HAVE TO LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEN I PRESS IT DOWN AGAIN, IT DOES NOT RESPOND UNTIL IT IS PUSHED DOWN ABOUT AN INCH OR SO, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN TRAVELING SPEEDS CONSISTENTLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10308107

5,000 miles · Feb 7, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

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ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION. ON SLIGHT TO MODERATE UPHILL GRADE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL OFTEN ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE TO WELL OVER THE SET SPEED WHILE HOLDING NEAR FULL THROTTLE. IF NOT MONITORED CLOSELY, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE TO 15-20MPH OVER SET SPEED. THIS HAS BEEN MOST NOTED WHEN THE SET SPEED IS SET TO 70MPH. THIS ISSUE CAN BE QUITE SCARY WHEN THE VEHICLE CAN REACH SPEEDS OF 85-90MPH WHILE THE THROTTLE IS STILL NEAR FULL THROTTLE. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO BACK OFF THE THROTTLE IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER. IF AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS ACCELERATION SEQUENCE, THE CRUISE IS CANCELLED, THEN IMMEDIATELY RE-SET, THE CRUISE WILL BEHAVE AS EXPECTED AND HOLD SET SPEED. THIS HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND RETURNED TO ME WITH NO ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE WITH THE STATEMENT THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. THE ISSUE WAS THEN ELEVATED TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE WITH THE SAME RESPONSE. *TW

NHTSA ODI #10307331

250 miles · Feb 5, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

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IN MY TACOMA TRUCK, AFTER STOPPING AT AN URBAN INTERSECTION I DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED TO A SAFE SPEED NORMALLY. I THEN REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE PETAL AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE REACHING A VERY UNSAFE SPEED. I BEGAN TO BRAKE WITH ALL OF MY STRENGTH AND FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO STOP WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING AT SOME AWESOME RPM. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND AFTER WAITING 5-10 MIN. RESTARTED THE TRUCK AND IT RESPONDED NORMALLY. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN PROBABLY BECAUSE I DRIVE VERY SLOWLY, NEVER ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS NEW WITH ONLY 250 MI. ON THE ODOMETER. AFTER THREE YEARS I HAVE ONLY 2,500 MI. ON THE ODOMETER SO YOU CAN SEE HOW MUCH I TRUST THIS TOYOTA ! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10306664

20,684 miles · Feb 5, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

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I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, WHICH IS A 4 CYLINDER STANDARD SHIFT MODEL, AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND MY OTHER FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE ENGINE WENT TO MAXIMUM RPM. I SHUT THE IGNITION OFF IMMEDIATELY AND LOOKED AT THE ACCELERATOR WHICH WAS ALL THE WAY UP. I THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT RAN NORMALLY. A SUBSEQUENT VISIT TO THE PLACE WHERE THIS HAPPENED REVEALED A UTILITY POLE WITH 3 TRANSFORMERS ON IT. THE STATIC FROM THESE TRANSFORMER WAS SO INTENSE THAT IT DROWNED OUT THE RADIO. THIS INCIDENT WOULD APPEAR TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE THEORY THAT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE IS A POSSIBLE FACTOR IN THE TOYOTA ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. NO PREVIOUS OR SUBSEQUENT PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10306263

15,000 miles · Feb 3, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

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I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. I HAVE HAD ONE EXPERIENCE OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WAS GOING LIKE 80 MPH, ENGINE SCREAMING - THE BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND AT ALL. I WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL (I NEVER USE THAT) AND I HAVE JUST FACTORY INSTALLED MATS, WHICH WERE NOT STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR. THANK GOD THE ROAD WAS EMPTY, I PULLED OVER, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT IT OFF. IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN SO I FORGOT ABOUT IT UNTIL ALL THIS NEWS ABOUT SO MANY PEOPLE DESCRIBING THE EXACT SAME THING. I HAVE A FLAWLESS DRIVING RECORD FOR 34 YEARS, I CAN DRIVE ANYTHING. THE FACT THAT TOYOTA SAYS TACOMA NOT INVOLVED I DO NOT BELIEVE FOR A SECOND. THEY ARE LYING. NOW I HAVE TO SELL THE CAR BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. PLEASE PLEASE INVESTIGATE FURTHER THE PROBLEM WITH THE TACOMA. THANK YOU. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10304918

30,000 miles · Feb 3, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILL AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND THE ENGINE REVS UP. THIS CAN BE REPEATED ON A REGULAR BASIS. INQUIRED ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10304789

35,000 miles · Feb 1, 2010

Vehicle Speed Control

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I WAS TRAVELING TO A TRAINING OP ON HWY 301 SOUTH WITH 2 CO-WORKERS IN MY VEHICLE. I EASED OUT TO PASS A VEHICLE AND PUNCHED TO GAS TO GET ON AROUND HIM. THE GAS PEDAL STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION (OR FELT LIKE WIDE OPEN). IT ACELERATED FROM ABOUT 50 MPH TO 100 MPG IN SUCH A SHORT TIME, IT SEEMED LIKE SECONDS. I HAD HEARD A RUMOR THAT THE FLOOR MAT MAY BE THE ISSUE, SO..WHILE ACCELERATING AT AN ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE SPEED, I ATTEMPTED TO RE ARRANGE MY FLOOR MAT. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH, BENT OVER, TRAVELING AT OVER 100 MPH. OMG. FINALLY SOMETHING HAPPENED AND THE VEHICLE PEDAL LET GO. I WAS VISIBLY SHAKEN AS WERE MY PASSENGERS. IT SCARED MY TO DEATH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10303509

37,000 miles · Jan 30, 2010

Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash

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SUNDAY AFTER 2009 CHRISTMAS, WE WENT TO CHURCH. AS WE PULL INTO THE CHURCH PARKING LOT AND GETTING READY TO BACK IN ONE OF THE PARKING LOT AND OUR CAR TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATE ALL OF SUDDEN WITH RAPID SPEED AND SLAM INTO THE REAR BUMPER OF ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE (HONDA ACCORD). NO ONE WAS HURT BUT OUR TACOMA FRONT BUMPER AND HONDA'S REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. AFTER THAT OUR TRUCK BRAKE LIGHT REMAIN BLINKING AND WE CAN HEAR SOME CLICKING NOISE. WE CALLED POLICE AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT. WE ALSO LEFT A NOTE FOR HONDA'S OWNER TO CALL POLICE FOR FURTHER CLAIM TO FIX THEY BUMPER. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, WE TOOK OUR TRUCK TO NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER (LAKENORMAN TOYOTA DEALER OVER HUNTERSVILLE, NC) TO HAVE THEM CHECK ON OUR TRUCK. THE TECHNICIAN HAD TO ADJUST SOMETHING WITH BRAKE AND HE TOLD US THAT, THE ACCIDENT WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL BEING STUCK. I REQUESTED HIM TO PUT THAT IN WRITING AND HE WAS NOT WILLING TO DO SO. WE REQUESTED STATEFARM CLAIM ADJUSTER TO FILE THE CLAIM TO TOYOTA'S CLAIM DEPARTMENT AND THEY SENT LETTER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10303297

Official recalls

16V396000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Jun 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.

14V743000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

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.

14V604000 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf

Sep 29, 2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

13V337000 · Seat Belts

Aug 7, 2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

12V092000 · Air Bags:frontal

Mar 7, 2012

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels

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.

10V036000 · Equipment:other:labels

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.

09V388000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

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.

09V223000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jun 15, 2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

07V324000 · Power Train:driveline

Jul 26, 2007

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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NHTSA investigations

DP08001 · Sudden And Uncontrolled Acceleration

Opened Jan 31, 2008 · Closed Aug 27, 2008

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

THE PETITIONER OWNS A MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.IN A PETITION SENT TO NHTSA'S OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) DATED JANUARY 10, 2008, HE ALLEGES HE EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING HIS TACOMA.THE PETITIONER REPORTED THAT DURING BOTH INCIDENTS, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED OF ITS OWN ACCORD (WITHOUT ACCELERATOR APPLICATION), CAUSING SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.THE PETITIONER REQUESTED THAT THE AGENCY COMMENCE A PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INVOLVING THE ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.ODI REVIEWED THE PETITION, ASSESSED VOQS, INTERVIEWED PERSONS WHO FILED VOQS, TESTED THE VEHICLE, AND REVIEWED TOYOTA'S RESPONSE TO AN AGENCY INFORMATION REQUEST.THE COMPLAINTS FELL INTO THREE GROUPS.A MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS MAY HAVE INVOLVED THE TACOMA'S THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.SOME COMPLAINTS DID NOT INVOLVE A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.FOR THE REMAINING REPORTS, ALTHOUGH THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM AS ONE POSSIBLE EXPLANATION, WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE RELATED TO THROTTLE CONTROL OR ANY UNDERLYING CAUSE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE COMPLAINT.FOR THOSE VEHICLES WHERE THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM DID NOT PERFORM AS THE OWNER BELIEVES IT SHOULD HAVE, THE INFORMATION SUGGESTING A POSSIBLE DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IS QUITE LIMITED.ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION IS UNLIKELY TO RESULT IN A FINDING THAT A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS OR A NHTSA ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT AS REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER.THEREFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THEFEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

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Vehicle Speed Control