2003-2011 Lexus LX570, Toyota 4RUNNER and others recall: accelerator pedal

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 24, 2011. It covers about 1,363,244 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,363,244
reported: Feb 24, 2011
owners notified: Apr 13, 2011
related complaints: 598

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 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: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.

Recall number 11V113000

Affected vehicles

Lexus LX570 2008-2011 2008 2009 2010 2011
Toyota 4RUNNER 2003-2009 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Toyota RAV4 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 598 complaints about acceleration problems.

2008 Lexus LX570 2009 Lexus LX570 2010 Lexus LX570 2011 Lexus LX570 2006 Toyota 4RUNNER 2007 Toyota 4RUNNER 2008 Toyota 4RUNNER 2009 Toyota 4RUNNER 2007 Toyota RAV4 2008 Toyota RAV4 2009 Toyota RAV4 2010 Toyota RAV4

Questions about recall 11V113000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2011 Lexus LX570, Toyota 4RUNNER and others accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 11V113000, reported on February 24, 2011, covers about 1,363,244 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V113000?

The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. 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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