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2004-2010 Lexus ES350, Lexus IS and others recall: accelerator pedal

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 5, 2009. It covers about 4,445,056 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,445,056
reported
Oct 5, 2009
owners notified
Dec 31, 2009
related complaints
3,130

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 09V388000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,130 complaints about acceleration problems.

2007 Lexus ES3502008 Lexus ES3502009 Lexus ES3502010 Lexus ES3502007 Lexus IS2008 Lexus IS2009 Lexus IS2010 Lexus IS2007 Toyota Avalon2008 Toyota Avalon2009 Toyota Avalon2010 Toyota Avalon

Questions about recall 09V388000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2010 Lexus ES350, Lexus IS and others accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 09V388000, reported on October 5, 2009, covers about 4,445,056 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V388000?

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.

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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