The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V017000·Announced 2010-01-21

Toyota Recalls Multiple Models Due to Accelerator Pedal Sticking Risk

Toyota is recalling 2.2 million vehicles because the accelerator pedal may become hard to press or stuck, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the accelerator pedal that can become stuck, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,230,661 vehicles due to a defect in the accelerator pedal sensor assembly. The affected models include the 2005-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 Camry, 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAV4, 2010 Highlander, 2008-2010 Sequoia, and 2007-2010 Tundra.

The defect involves the friction lever inside the pedal assembly, which may become smooth during operation. If condensation forms on the surface, such as when the heater is used without air conditioning on a cold day, friction may increase. This can cause the accelerator pedal to become harder to depress, slower to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal to ensure smooth operation. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on February 5, 2010, and be completed by March 15, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA CAMRY, AVALON, HIGHLANDER, TUNDRA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Accelerator Pedal
Hazard
Affected units
2,230,661

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • CAMRY
  • AVALON
  • HIGHLANDER
  • TUNDRA
  • SEQUOIA
  • COROLLA
  • RAV4
  • COROLLA MATRIX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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