2006 Lexus IS 250 recall: accelerator pedal
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2005. It covers about 3,567 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,567
- reported
- Dec 19, 2005
- owners notified
- Dec 27, 2005
- related complaints
- 18
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.
- Risk
- This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2005. Owners may contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 05V565000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus IS 250 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 05V565000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Lexus IS 250 accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 05V565000, reported on December 19, 2005, covers about 3,567 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V565000?
Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2005. Owners may contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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