Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles For Sticking Accelerator

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., is recalling approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. Toyota's press release goes on to say that this action is separate from the on-going recall 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. Approximately 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles are subject to both separate recall actions.

Toyota says the condition is rare, but can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, stuck in a partially depressed position. Toyota is working quickly to prepare the correction remedy. Toyota's accelerator pedal recall is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles: 2009-2010 RAV4, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra, 2008-2010 Sequoia.

Toyota owners who have questions or concerns should contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.