NHTSA Recall 11V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V115000; Date: Feb. 24, 2011
The accelerator pedal could 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 crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Lexus Gs 350; 2007 Lexus Gs 350; 2006 Lexus GS300; 2007 Lexus GS300
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,647
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 Lexus gs300 and gs350 all wheel drive (awd) vehicles. There is a possibility that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet may interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the plastic pad on the floor carpet free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
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: Mar 10, 2011
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