2005-2010 Toyota Sticking Gas Pedal Recall A0A

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Subject: Safety Recall (Special Service Campaign) – A0A Accelerator Pedal Modification Campaign Vehicles Equipped with Accelerator Pedals Manufactured by CTS Corporation

2005 – 2010 Avalon
2007 – 2010 Camry
2009 – 2010 Corolla
2010 Highlander
2009 – 2010 Matrix
2009 – 2010 Rav4
2008 – 2010 Sequoia
2007 – 2010 Tundra

On January 21, 2010, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on vehicles equipped with certain accelerator pedal assemblies manufactured by the CTS Corporation (CTS accelerator pedals). This action is separate from the on-going recall (SSC 90L) of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats.

Background:
There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. Over time, the internal mechanisms in the accelerator pedal may become worn. As a result of this wear combined with certain operating and environmental conditions, friction in the mechanism may increase and intermittently result in the accelerator pedal being hard to depress and/or slow to return or, in the worst case, stick in a partially open position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Toyota dealers are requested to install a precision-cut steel reinforcement bar (“reinforcement bar”) that will increase the clearance in between the internal mechanisms in the pedal assembly. This increased clearance will reduce the friction caused by wear and environmental conditions and allow the pedal to operate smoothly for the life of the vehicle. The safety recall remedy will be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.


Owner Notification Mailing Date:
The owner notification will begin in early February, 2010.
 
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