2004-2006 Lexus RX330, Lexus RX Hybrid and others recall: accelerator pedal
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 13, 2006. It covers about 367,594 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 367,594
- reported
- Jul 13, 2006
- owners notified
- Jul 24, 2006
- related complaints
- 177
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.
- Risk
- This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 06V253000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus RX330 2004-2005 20042005
- Lexus RX Hybrid 2006 2006
- Toyota Highlander 2004-2005 20042005
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 177 complaints about acceleration problems.
2004 Lexus RX3302005 Lexus RX3302006 Lexus RX Hybrid2004 Toyota Highlander2005 Toyota Highlander2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Questions about recall 06V253000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Lexus RX330, Lexus RX Hybrid and others accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 06V253000, reported on July 13, 2006, covers about 367,594 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V253000?
Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or 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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