NHTSA recall 09V388000

Vehicle Speed Control · Toyota Motor Corporation

October 5, 2009report date

4,445,056units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Lexus Es350, 2008 Lexus Es350, 2009 Lexus Es350, 2010 Lexus Es350, 2006 Lexus Is, 2007 Lexus Is, 2008 Lexus Is, 2009 Lexus Is, 2010 Lexus Is, 2005 Toyota Avalon, 2006 Toyota Avalon, 2007 Toyota Avalon, 2008 Toyota Avalon, 2009 Toyota Avalon, 2010 Toyota Avalon, 2007 Toyota Camry, 2008 Toyota Camry, 2009 Toyota Camry, 2010 Toyota Camry, 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2004 Toyota Prius, 2005 Toyota Prius, 2006 Toyota Prius, 2007 Toyota Prius, 2008 Toyota Prius, 2009 Toyota Prius, 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 2007 Toyota Tacoma, 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 2009 Toyota Tacoma, 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007 Toyota Tundra, 2008 Toyota Tundra, 2009 Toyota Tundra, 2010 Toyota Tundra.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V388000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.