Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2007 Lexus GS350

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Gs350. While driving 20 mph in heavy traffic the vehicle started to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being applied. The contact confirmed a few times that the accelerator was not engaged. Then the contact pressed the brakes to slow the vehicle down but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact crashed into a vehicle and then into a restaurant. The contact was knocked unconscious due to the crash and does not remember anything after that. The contact was taken to the hospital and sustained some cuts and broken ribs. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 03/10/10.

2007 Lexus Gs350 with unintended acceleration. The consumer stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle took off and jumped the cement divider and curb. It stopped only when it rammed the wall. The consumers foot was on the brake and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was purchased. After inspecting the vehicle to establish what happened, they determined that the vehicle was mechanically perfect. The consumer indicated the possibility of the floor mat shifting, but that was rejected. The consumer now believes the floor mat may have been the problem after all in light of the recent recall.