Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal is a crucial part that helps you control your vehicle's speed. In some 2004-2007 Highlander and Lexus RX models, the floor carpet cover can slip out of place and touch the pedal, causing a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the carpet cover interferes with the pedal, it may get stuck in a partially pressed position, making it hard to control your speed. This could lead to a crash if you can't stop the vehicle in time.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the floor carpet cover with a new one that's designed to stay in place, free of charge. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair as soon as you can.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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