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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
167 reportsClear category filter4,500 miles · Mar 9, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) [XXX] 1) AT RED LIGHT, TURNED GREEN, PRESSED DOWN ON ACCELERATOR, CAR SPED BACKWARDS INSTEAD OF AHEAD. BRAKED, STOPPED, CONFIRMED CAR IN DRIVE GEAR 2) GAS PEDAL CUT AS PART OF RECALL, FOOT HAS GOTTEN CAUGHT UNDER PEDAL 3 TIMES. *…
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INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) [XXX] 1) AT RED LIGHT, TURNED GREEN, PRESSED DOWN ON ACCELERATOR, CAR SPED BACKWARDS INSTEAD OF AHEAD. BRAKED, STOPPED, CONFIRMED CAR IN DRIVE GEAR 2) GAS PEDAL CUT AS PART OF RECALL, FOOT HAS GOTTEN CAUGHT UNDER PEDAL 3 TIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10318238
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2010
Service Brakes, ElectricVehicle Speed Control
WE BOUGHT OUR 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY ON 12/31/2010 UNAWARE OF THE RECALL THAT WAS ABOUT TO HIT. WHEN WE STARTED HEARING ABOUT THE RECALLS, WE GOT ON THE TOYOTA WEB SITE. OUR VEHICLE THAT WE PURCHASED 2 WEEKS PRIOR WAS NOW ON A RECALL LIST. WHEN WE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER, THEY SAID TO DO NOTHING, TOYOTA WAS SENDING OUT A LETTER TH…
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WE BOUGHT OUR 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY ON 12/31/2010 UNAWARE OF THE RECALL THAT WAS ABOUT TO HIT. WHEN WE STARTED HEARING ABOUT THE RECALLS, WE GOT ON THE TOYOTA WEB SITE. OUR VEHICLE THAT WE PURCHASED 2 WEEKS PRIOR WAS NOW ON A RECALL LIST. WHEN WE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER, THEY SAID TO DO NOTHING, TOYOTA WAS SENDING OUT A LETTER THE FOLLOWING WEEK WITH ALL RECALL CARS LISTED AND WHEN TO BRING THEM IN. WE NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE COMPANY NOR THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. WHEN CALLING TO DEMAND THIS ISSUE BE FIXED ON MONDAY 3/8/2010, THEY TOOK MY NAME AND NUMBER, SAID SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK, AND NEVER DID. MY CAR HAS DEPRECIATED, I CAN'T EVEN GET OUT FROM UNDER IT AND AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE IT. I AM APPALLED AT THE LACK OF RESPONSE OR CONCERN FROM THIS COMPANY. I WANT OUT OF THIS CONTRACT !!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10318129
2,100 miles · Mar 8, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
THIS IS ABOUT THE TOYOTA RECALL. I OWN A 2010 CAMRY. I JUST HAD THE RECALL DONE LAST WEEK. SINCE THE WORK HAS BEEN DONE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE IDLE AND THE ENGINE. BEFORE THE RECALL WAS DONE I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317898
200 miles · Mar 8, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MILES PER HOUR AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED ON ONE OCCASION WHILE TRYING TO PARK IN A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. SHE STATED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MILES PER HOUR AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED ON ONE OCCASION WHILE TRYING TO PARK IN A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. SHE STATED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD ON AN INCLINE AND HAD TO GO UP AND DOWN A HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04-15-10 *BF UPDATED 05/05/10. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10317777
100 miles · Mar 8, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
BOUGHT MY 2010 CAMRY LAST AUG. NOTICED SUDDEN SPEEDS ONCE IN A WHILE. CALLED DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. HERE RECENTLY; I HAD THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. IT STILL FEELS AS IF THE CAR WANTS TO SPEED WITHOUT ME FOOT ON THE GAS. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ONCE AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENT CLUTCH SYSTEM VS THA…
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BOUGHT MY 2010 CAMRY LAST AUG. NOTICED SUDDEN SPEEDS ONCE IN A WHILE. CALLED DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. HERE RECENTLY; I HAD THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. IT STILL FEELS AS IF THE CAR WANTS TO SPEED WITHOUT ME FOOT ON THE GAS. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ONCE AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENT CLUTCH SYSTEM VS THAT OF OLDER CARS. IT DOESN'T FEEL NORMAL TO ME. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE. I NEED IT FOR MY JOB WHICH DEMANDS ALOT OF DRIVING. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317677
4,200 miles · Mar 7, 2010
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
MY WIFE OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, WHICH HAS BEEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR THE GAS PEDAL RECALL FIX. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND, I WAS DRIVING HER CAMRY. I PLACED THE SHIFT LEVER IN DRIVE, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT WHAT SEEMED TO BE FULL THROTTLE. MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE GAS PEDAL. I IMMEDIAT…
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MY WIFE OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, WHICH HAS BEEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR THE GAS PEDAL RECALL FIX. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND, I WAS DRIVING HER CAMRY. I PLACED THE SHIFT LEVER IN DRIVE, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT WHAT SEEMED TO BE FULL THROTTLE. MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE GAS PEDAL. I IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKE, AND THE ACCELERATION ENDED, SO THE BRAKE OVERRIDE DID WORK. I RETURNED THE CAMRY TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR A COLD ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS NOT COLD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD JUST DRIVEN IT ABOUT 20 MILES JUST A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE INCIDENT. I AM BEING TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, YET WE ARE DRIVING A LOANER CAR BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT WANTS TO LOOK AT THE "ALLEGED PROBLEM" CLOSER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317608
4,739 miles · Mar 6, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE PARKING MY 2010 CAMRY AT THE GROCERY STORE, I SLOWLY TURNED INTO THE PARKING SPACE AND MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED JUMPING THE CURB AND HITTING A CEMENT SURROUNDED LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I WAS NOT NOTICEABLY INJURED. THE CAR HAD JUST HAD THE REPLACEMENT PEDAL INSTALLED ON MARCH 2, 2010 AS ORDERED BY …
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WHILE PARKING MY 2010 CAMRY AT THE GROCERY STORE, I SLOWLY TURNED INTO THE PARKING SPACE AND MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED JUMPING THE CURB AND HITTING A CEMENT SURROUNDED LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I WAS NOT NOTICEABLY INJURED. THE CAR HAD JUST HAD THE REPLACEMENT PEDAL INSTALLED ON MARCH 2, 2010 AS ORDERED BY THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AVONDALE TOYOTA IN AVONDALE, ARIZONA AND IS CURRENTLY AWAITING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYOTA TO INSPECT IT ON MON. MARCH 8TH BEFORE ANY WORK WILL BE DONE. PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY TO THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE AIRBAGS ONLY DEPLOY AFTER 20 MILES PER HOUR. WE HAVE NEVER BEFORE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR STICKING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317342
3,000 miles · Mar 5, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
DRIVING MY 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY ON BUSY SECONDARY HIGHWAY. DRIVING 20-25 MPH WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE SUDDENLY "ROARED"- LIKE THE GAS PEDAL HAD BEEN PUSHED TO THE MAXIMUM. I PUT THE BRAKES ON HARD. THE CAR STOPPED, AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME REAR-ENDED ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317026
50 miles · Mar 5, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY SLE. THE CONTACT STATES HE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JANUARY 7TH, 2010. HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. HIS VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM BEFORE THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR ON HIS VEHICLE BUT HE IS STILL …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY SLE. THE CONTACT STATES HE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JANUARY 7TH, 2010. HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. HIS VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM BEFORE THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR ON HIS VEHICLE BUT HE IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. HIS NAVIGATION IS ALSO NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 800.
NHTSA ODI #10317003
1,200 miles · Mar 5, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED AND "REPAIRED" - GAS PEDAL, FLOOR MAT, BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM. PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THE GAS PEDAL WAS SLUGGISH AND I WOULD EXPERIENCE MINI, SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS. THERE HAS BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT SINCE THE REPAIRS (3/2/2010). IN FACT, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BECOME MORE FREQUENT, THE SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS A…
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MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED AND "REPAIRED" - GAS PEDAL, FLOOR MAT, BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM. PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THE GAS PEDAL WAS SLUGGISH AND I WOULD EXPERIENCE MINI, SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS. THERE HAS BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT SINCE THE REPAIRS (3/2/2010). IN FACT, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BECOME MORE FREQUENT, THE SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS ARE NOT DRAMATIC AND BRAKING DOES TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10316966
Official recalls
9Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Apr 9, 2013
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Jan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Feb 9, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CAMRYS. THE LENGTH OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4-CYLINDER (2AR-FE) ENGINE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, SUCH THAT THE GAP BETWEEN THE CRIMP ON THE PRESSURE HOSE AND THE BRAKE TUBE FOR THE LEFT REAR BRAKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE BRAKE TUBE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE CRIMP AND MAY WEAR AND THEN PERFORATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A BRAKE TUBE PERFORATION MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. A LEAK IN BRAKE FLUID MAY IMPACT BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND, IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BRAKE TUBE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jan 21, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Oct 5, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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