Toyota recall: Vehicle speed control
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Avalon 2005–2010
- Toyota Camry 2007–2010
- Toyota Corolla 2009–2010
- Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009–2010
- Toyota Highlander 2010
- Toyota Rav4 2009–2010
- Toyota Sequoia 2008–2010
- Toyota Tundra 2007–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V017000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 21, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,230,661
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 7, 2005 to Jan 22, 2010
- Part
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
- Maker's own recall number
- AOA
Notes
Toyota safety recall no. Aoa. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 22, 2025
- Toyota recall: Seats Feb 21, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Wheels Jun 15, 2023
- Toyota recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 17, 2021
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 4, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.