Two Toyota Recalls Issued Between September 2009-January 2010.  New Recall Defect Involves Sticking Accelerator Pedal

On January 21, 2010, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) and the NTSA announced additional recalls of approximately 2.3 million vehicles due to accelerator pedal defects. This recall comes on the heels of a Fall 2009 recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota cars and trucks with defective floor mats that were linked to a number of serious accidents and fatalities.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Report

Report Date:
January 22, 2010

NHTSA Campaign ID Number:
10V017000

Vehicle Makes/Models/Model Years:
Toyota RAV4
2009-2010 Models

Manufacturer:
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Mfr's Report Date:
January 2010

Component:
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Linkage

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Avalon, model year 2007-2010 Camry, model year 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, RAV4, model year 2010 Highlander, model year 2008-2010 Sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 Tundra. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

Consequence:
The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Toyota has not yet provided a remedy plan or an owner notification schedule. Owner may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to the NTSA Web site.

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