NHTSA Recall 11V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V112000; Date: Feb. 24, 2011
If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Lexus RX330; 2005 Lexus RX330; 2006 Lexus RX330; 2007 Lexus RX330; 2004 Lexus RX350; 2005 Lexus RX350; 2006 Lexus RX350; 2007 Lexus RX350; 2004 Lexus Rx400h; 2005 Lexus Rx400h; 2006 Lexus Rx400h; 2007 Lexus Rx400h; 2004 Toyota Highlander; 2005 Toyota Highlander; 2006 Toyota Highlander; 2004 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 769,379
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 Lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota safety recall boa Lexus safety recall no. Blc. Owners 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: May 6, 2011
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