Speed Control Springs problems of the 2005 Lexus LS430

One problem related to speed control springs has been reported for the 2005 Lexus LS430. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speed Control Springs problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2009

Two months ago I had a sudden acceleration event in my Lexus Ls430, 2005. I was ina museum parking garage, my wife got out, I needed to reposition to not be 'on the line'. I backed up, pressed the gas very lightly and the car accelerated out of control. I slammed on the brakes and was able to halt it one-two inches from the wall. Initially, I blamed myself but then thought it might have been my floor mat and removed it. My wife remains terrified to this day. In analyzing the problem, there was a sudden massive acceleration which I did not cause and there is no way the floor mat could have caused such a problem since I barely pressed the accelerator pedal to go a few feet. I think the problem is electronic and am worried that a new spring on the pedal is insufficient. I didn't think complaining would do me any good but now that I understand the problem it is vital for you to know that my model of car Lexus 430 LS is affected as well.


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