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-If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do NOT tap the Engine Start/Stop button.

-If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the ACC position to turn off the engine. Do NOT remove the key from the ignition as this will lock the steering wheel.

In the event owners choose not to remove their floor mat, Toyota strongly recommends that they ensure that the correct floor mat is being used, that it is properly installed and secured, that it is not flipped over with bottom-side up, and that one floor mat is not stacked over another. Information on proper floor mat installation can be found on http://www.toyota.com.

Owners with questions or concerns, are asked to please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center (1 800 331-4331) or consult the information posted at http://www.toyota.com

For more on this story, check out John Voelcker's article on the recall at TheCarConnection.






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Comments (13)

  1. By  ARIEL E RODRIGUEZ Posted: 9/29/2009 2:35pm PDT

    My Lexus EX330 2005 was recalled for the same problem. As far as I know, they changed the type of hook that holds the floor mat in place. If such a solution was found for the 2005 model, why is still a problem?
     
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  2. By Robert Posted: 9/29/2009 2:55pm PDT

    I have got 2008 Camry that has the same badly designed over-sized floor mats. Even when my floor mat is secured in its place, if I push on the gas pedal until the end, it will move back with the floor mat on top of it.
    This might have to do with low IQ of the floor mat designer...
     
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  3. By Karen Posted: 9/29/2009 3:22pm PDT

    Not sure if my 2007 Camry Solara is a part of this recall. If it is, is Toyota going to refund me the $200 I HAD to pay for them?
     
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  4. By  Bob Posted: 9/29/2009 3:27pm PDT

    OK....Am I the only person (I own a new Tundra and an RX330) who thinks that if the gas pedal get stuck to the floor by the mat and the vehicle starts to accelerate, you turn the ignition to the first click (shut off the engine but does not lock the steering column) and coast to the side of the road. I am sorry anyone was killed, but at some point you have to use your intelligence to mitigate the situation, not just let the car continue to accelerate and crash. This guy was going over 120 MPH when he crashed!!!! He could have shut it down long before the crash. This is a good example of needing to be very knowledgeable about how your car works and not just turn the key and go...
     
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  5. By  Bob Posted: 9/29/2009 3:29pm PDT

    OK....Am I the only person (I own a new Tundra and an RX330) who thinks that if the gas pedal get stuck to the floor by the mat and the vehicle starts to accelerate, you turn the ignition to the first click (shut off the engine but does not lock the steering column) and coast to the side of the road. I am sorry anyone was killed, but at some point you have to use your intelligence to mitigate the situation, not just let the car continue to accelerate and crash. This guy was going over 120 MPH when he crashed!!!! He could have shut it down long before the crash. This is a good example of needing to be very knowledgeable about how your car works and not just turn the key and go...
     
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  6. By Vinzer Posted: 9/29/2009 4:06pm PDT

    The man who died in the Lexus-floormat crash also had his wife call 911... and they sat there talking to the operator for about a minute before crashing... There's more than one way to stop a vehicle with a stuck accelerator pedal, especially with the time they were given. I almost have no sympathy for them. So life throws you a curveball, ok, but the last thing you do is panic. And then die.
     
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  7. By Jim Posted: 9/29/2009 5:05pm PDT

    This guy Vinzer is a loser. The driver of the Lexus on loan from a dealership was an experienced California Highway Patrol Officer. He did not panic and had enough thought to have his brother in law call 911 not his wife so get your facts straight. Because of his efforts another family of 4 will not die needlessly because of a stupid floor mat. So since you are such an expert I am glad you would know how to stop a runaway vehicle at 120 mph that you have never driven before. In fact I wish you would try it, good luck.
     
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  8. By  Steve Posted: 9/29/2009 8:02pm PDT

    Vinzer, You are an idiot. Yes, I agree the guy should of turned the ignition off. Who knows, maybe he tried. You Sir, have issues. Try being less judgemental. Sounds like a couple curveballs hit you in the head.
     
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  9. By  Alister Posted: 9/30/2009 12:01am PDT

    I'm sorry but an experienced CHP officer would have stuck the car in neutral. Also it does not matter what car he was in for the first time as all cars have neutral. A further concern is here is a person who is paid as a professional not to panic.
    Ultimately the CHP are not trained professionals as I often witness them with one hand on the wheel while talking on a cell phone!!!!
    I'm with Bob and Vinzer on this one.
    P.S. When I was 18 the throttle cable snapped on my car leaving the throttle wide open, so what did I do? I pushed the clutch in, applied the brakes, and came to a stop. Why did I do this? My old man is a trianed professional who made sure I was ready to drive on public roads.
     
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  10. By bepsf Posted: 9/30/2009 1:18pm PDT

    "So since you are such an expert I am glad you would know how to stop a runaway vehicle at 120 mph that you have never driven before."
    Um, CHP or not you don't ask the B-in-L to call 911 and accelerate to 120 - you hit the brakes while steering away from trees and oncoming traffic. There's not a vehicle on the planet that can overpower it's own brakes - with or without floormats (Even mid-80's Audis) and floormats certainly don't interfere with steering.
     
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  11. By  Tom Pomeroy Posted: 11/28/2009 2:01pm PST

    If you don't know how to stop a car with a stuck throttle, You should not be allowed to drive.
    Period, end of discussion. Crap happens. Be prepared or suffer the consequences of your own ignorance or apathy.
     
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  12. By  r4 dsi Posted: 1/11/2010 4:38am PST

    Also, most modern cars cut power to some degree (many cut it totally) when the brake and accelerator are simultaneously depressed thanks to drive-by-wire technology. Sucks for left-foot braking, great for safety stuff like this.
     
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  13. By  Lexus Posted: 8/16/2010 5:24am PDT

    In my lexus this mate has some like spikes. So its immpossible to run mate.
     
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