NHTSA Recall 05V565000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V565000; Date: Dec. 19, 2005
This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Lexus Is 250
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,567
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2005. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
Lexus recall no. 5lc. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 27, 2005
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