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5 reportsClear category filter13,999 miles · Aug 9, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
MY 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA WAS REPAIRED BY TOYOTA THIS PAST FRIDAY AS A RESULT OF THE THROTTLE BODY STICKING OPEN..IE WOULD STALL. AFTER REPAIRS, THE TRUCK DROVE FINE FOR 2 HRS APPROX. AFTER STOPPING FOR SUPPER (1HR) I STARTED MY TRUCK AGAIN...THIS TIME THE ENGINE ACCELERATED IN PARK UPTO 5,000 + RPMS FOR 10-15SECS AND THEN DOWN TO…
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MY 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA WAS REPAIRED BY TOYOTA THIS PAST FRIDAY AS A RESULT OF THE THROTTLE BODY STICKING OPEN..IE WOULD STALL. AFTER REPAIRS, THE TRUCK DROVE FINE FOR 2 HRS APPROX. AFTER STOPPING FOR SUPPER (1HR) I STARTED MY TRUCK AGAIN...THIS TIME THE ENGINE ACCELERATED IN PARK UPTO 5,000 + RPMS FOR 10-15SECS AND THEN DOWN TO 500 RMPS...THEN REPEATED THIS OVER AND OVER. I WAITED TIL THE RPMS DROPPED TO 500 AND PLACED TRUCK IN GEAR TO TRY TO GET IT HOME. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN...ALMOST TAKING ME THROUGH A RED LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO PRESS HARD ENOUGH ON THE BRAKES TO STOP IN TIME....THEN IT TOOK OFF AGAIN FOR ANOTHER BLOCK WITHOUT ME DOING ANYTHING BUT RIDING THE BRAKES. I TURNED INTO A RANDALLS PARKING LOT WHEN RPMS DROPPED TO 500 AGAIN,...DODGING PEOPLE WHO WERE WALKING INTO THE GROCERY STORE. WHEN IT DROPPED AGAIN, I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PUT TRUCK INTO PARK. THIS, ALL WHILE THE ENGINE WAS CONSISTENTLY CHANGING FROM 500RPMS UPTO 5,000+ RPMS WITH NO INTERRUPTION'S CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, STILL SHAKING, BUT ONLY ONE PERSON WAS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP...HE ADVISED SINCE THEY WERE CLOSED THAT ANOTHER DEALER WAS OPEN LATER. SO I HAD TRUCK TOWED THERE. MY ORIGINAL REPAIR, THEY WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY (13,000 MILES ON TRUCK) BECAUSE THEY SAID I HAD VIOLATED THE WARRANTY BY INSTALLING A FUEL SAVING DEVICE, WHICH HAD DAMAGED THE THROTTLE BODY. I PAID THEM TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY...AND THEN (APPROX.3HRS LATER) THE TRUCK DECIDED TO DRIVE ITSELF,...AND I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HIT SOMEONE, BOTH CARS AND PEDESTRIANS. I NEVER THOUGHT WHAT I HAD READ ABOUT WOULD HAPPEN TO ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10348350
17,000 miles · Mar 22, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY BECAME STUCK IN PLACE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY BECAME STUCK IN PLACE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE MOVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V388000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED AFTER TWO DAYS THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
NHTSA ODI #10321391
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
LTR FWD (TX) RE 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA, CONSIDERS VEHICLE A LEMON AFTER EXPERIENCING SEVERAL DEFECTS ESPECIALLY W/ELECTRICAL & FUEL SYSTEM, FILED COMPLAINTS W/NHTSA ODI SYSTEM IN 2009, REPLY TO HOUSTON, TX OFC. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATION, TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE ODOMETER, DRIVE SHAFT A…
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LTR FWD (TX) RE 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA, CONSIDERS VEHICLE A LEMON AFTER EXPERIENCING SEVERAL DEFECTS ESPECIALLY W/ELECTRICAL & FUEL SYSTEM, FILED COMPLAINTS W/NHTSA ODI SYSTEM IN 2009, REPLY TO HOUSTON, TX OFC. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATION, TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE ODOMETER, DRIVE SHAFT AND MUFFLER FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SPEED WENT FROM 65 MPH TO 105 MPH. THE ODOMETER WAS NOT CORRECT, THERE WERE VIBRATION AND TICKING NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10313259
9,500 miles · Feb 8, 2010
EquipmentVehicle Speed Control
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2009: TOYOTA REQUIRING CUSTOMER TO PAY FOR REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE FLOOR MAT THAT SLIDES FORWARD AND JAMS ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ACCELERATING TO SPEED ON ON-RAMP. REMOVED FOOT FROM PEDAL AFTER MERGING ONTO INTERESTATE, BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HAD TO PRY BACK ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH FOOT AND THEN NOTICED T…
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TOYOTA TUNDRA 2009: TOYOTA REQUIRING CUSTOMER TO PAY FOR REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE FLOOR MAT THAT SLIDES FORWARD AND JAMS ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ACCELERATING TO SPEED ON ON-RAMP. REMOVED FOOT FROM PEDAL AFTER MERGING ONTO INTERESTATE, BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HAD TO PRY BACK ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH FOOT AND THEN NOTICED THAT MAT HAD JAMMED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALL-WEATHER FLOOR-MAT PURCHASED AS PART OF VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY. REMOVED FLOOR MAT AS INDICATED BY INITIAL RECALL. CONTACTED TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS PART OF PEDAL/FLOOR MAT RECALL. TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE SEPARATE RETAINER TO SECURE FLOOR-MAT. DOES NOT MAKE SENSE TO HAVE A RECALL AND THEN INSIST THAT CUSTOMERS PAY FOR THEIR FAILURES AND DEFECTS. THE SAFETY RETAINER SHOULD HAVE CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. IT DOES IN OTHER VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI #10307456
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT BEGAN ACCELERATING WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER HE MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AND WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER MADE SOME REPA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT BEGAN ACCELERATING WITHOUT WARNING WHENEVER HE MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AND WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER MADE SOME REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DOESN'T KNOW WHAT COMPONENTS WERE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS RECENTLY BEGAN MAKING A NOISE AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO TRADE THE VEHICLE FOR A NEW ONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 20,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT FILE A REPORT ON THE FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10305749
Official recalls
12Nov 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Steering:rack And Pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Oct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
May 12, 2011
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND AS A RESULT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE SHOULD THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES FALL BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR WHEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP SHOULD ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVERS WILL NOT RECEIVE A WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR THAT ONE OR MORE TIRES ARE UNDERINFLATED, INCREASING THE RISK THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVEN WITH ONE OR MORE UNDERINFLATED TIRES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TOLL FREE AT 1-800-301-6859, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
Mar 16, 2011
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FJ CRUISER AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND AS A RESULT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE SHOULD THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES FALL BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR WHEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP SHOULD ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVERS WILL NOT RECEIVE A WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURING MONITOR THAT ONE OR MORE TIRES ARE UNDERINFLATED INCREASING THE RISK THAT A VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVEN WITH ONE OR MORE UNDERINFLATED TIRES AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATE TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TOLL FREE AT 1-800-444-1074 MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM, OR FRIDAY 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.
Mar 4, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jan 21, 2010
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 VEHICLES. 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 & remedy
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: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Oct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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