2004-2007 Lexus RX330, Lexus RX350 and others recall: accelerator pedal

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 24, 2011. It covers about 769,379 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 769,379
reported: Feb 24, 2011
owners notified: May 6, 2011
related complaints: 265

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 11V112000

Affected vehicles

Lexus RX330 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007
Lexus RX350 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007
Lexus RX Hybrid 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007
Toyota Highlander 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 265 complaints about acceleration problems.

2004 Lexus RX330 2005 Lexus RX330 2006 Lexus RX330 2007 Lexus RX330 2004 Lexus RX350 2005 Lexus RX350 2006 Lexus RX350 2007 Lexus RX350 2004 Lexus RX Hybrid 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid

Questions about recall 11V112000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2007 Lexus RX330, Lexus RX350 and others accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 11V112000, reported on February 24, 2011, covers about 769,379 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V112000?

Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. 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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