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2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry and others recall: accelerator pedal

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 21, 2010. It covers about 2,230,661 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,230,661
reported
Jan 21, 2010
owners notified
Feb 5, 2010
related complaints
2,191

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 10V017000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,191 complaints about acceleration problems.

2007 Toyota Avalon2008 Toyota Avalon2009 Toyota Avalon2010 Toyota Avalon2007 Toyota Camry2008 Toyota Camry2009 Toyota Camry2010 Toyota Camry2009 Toyota Corolla2010 Toyota Corolla2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix

Questions about recall 10V017000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry and others accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 10V017000, reported on January 21, 2010, covers about 2,230,661 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V017000?

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.

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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