Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal is the part that controls how fast your vehicle goes. In some 2008-2011 Lexus LX570, 2003-2009 4Runner, and 2006-2010 RAV4 models, the pedal can get stuck in the full speed position because of a floor mat that's not installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck, you could lose control of your vehicle and drive at extremely high speeds, which could cause a serious crash, severe injury, or even death.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace your floor mat for free. This repair is already available, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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