Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The floor carpet cover in front of your console has a clip that keeps it from interfering with your accelerator pedal. If this clip isn't installed correctly, the carpet cover might lean toward the pedal and get in the way.
Risk if Unfixed
If that happens, your accelerator pedal can get stuck in a partially depressed position, making it hard to stop the car. This could cause you to drive at unintended, high speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the carpet cover with a redesigned one that won't interfere with your pedal. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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