NHTSA Recall 06V253000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V253000; Date: Jul. 13, 2006
This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Lexus RX330; 2005 Lexus RX330; 2006 Lexus Rx400h; 2004 Toyota Highlander; 2005 Toyota Highlander; 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 367,594
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2006, and should be completed by early September 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. 60f and Lexus recall no. 6ld. 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: Jul 24, 2006
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