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Toyota Replacing Accelerator Pedals On 3.8 Million Toyota And Lexus Vehicles

 
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Toyota has announced today that it will replace accelerator pedals on some 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles that have been recalled in the U.S. The move is in order to prevent a problem where the affected vehicles’ floor mats get jammed with the accelerator pedal, causing uncontrollable acceleration.

Toyota will temporarily shorten the length of the gas pedals until a replacement pedal can be designed and installed. These new pedals will be available from April, and of the affected vehicles will have brake override systems installed as well.

Affected models include:
• 2007 – 2010 Camry
• 2005 – 2010 Avalon
• 2004 – 2009 Prius
• 2005 – 2010 Tacoma
• 2007 – 2010 Tundra
• 2007 – 2010 ES350
• 2006 – 2010 IS250 and IS350

Between the tragedy of a California Highway Patrol officer and his family losing their lives in a borrowed dealership Lexus ES 350 and the farcical zip tie solution issued shortly thereafter, the Toyota/Lexus floor mat recall is quickly becoming one of the most unique events in recent automotive safety history. It will be interesting to see if Toyota’s reputation for reliability and safety will be able to carry over untarnished.

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Comments (8)

  1. By lucifer Posted: 11/25/2009 6:30am PST

    So is this an actual recall or did Toyota once again find a way to get around officially calling it that?
     
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  2. By LS1RX7owen Posted: 11/25/2009 9:26am PST

    in the current modern age of computer controlled engine management systems, there is no excuse for the accidents involving a stuck accelerator pedal. no excuse at all and once an attorney grabs ahold of that idea, Toyota will have to pay up bigtime. this action is too little too late Toyota!
     
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  3. By H Walsh Posted: 11/25/2009 6:40pm PST

    This is a bunch of bunk. Floor mats have nothing to do with the problem. How long have people been using floor mats in vehicles? Give me a break Toyota! I have two vehicles that is affected by this recall, a Prius and Tacoma and my floor mats don't come close to touching the gas pedal. I was told that the new vehicles accelerators are electronically controlled rather than mechanically and of course controlled by the computer. It is my belief that it is some kind of computer glitch. The fix is coming in April so how many lives must be at risk until that time? Face the music,Toyota !!
     
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  4. By  gifts for her Posted: 11/25/2009 7:47pm PST

    Toyota will also install a a brake override system that will turn off the engine if both the accelerator and the brake are depressed simultaneously.Great, technology we've seen from damn near everyone for years, even VW's cheapest model works this way. Come on toyota.Hopefully this is only on slushies, and not manuals. This "feature" makes heel-toeing impossible.
     
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  5. By bagged2drag Posted: 11/26/2009 7:52am PST

    Even with the electronically controlled throttle, the servo will try to open the throttle body to accelerate when the gas peddle is depressed. The floor mats can slide forward if not secured correctly, from my understanding, and then prevent the gas peddle from retracting. That aside, Toyota is really facing some hurdles lately, kind of reminiscent of GM in the 1980's. Hmmm, huge profits, exponential growth...I see a pattern.
    One does have to wonder though, if the gas peddle is stuck, why not put the car in neutral or turn off the engine?
     
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  6. By Ben Posted: 11/29/2009 4:40am PST

    Brake & accelerator together will kill the engine? So does that mean you loose the power steering then too?
     
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  7. By Anthony Posted: 11/29/2009 9:55am PST

    Wow pushing the brake & accelerator at the same time shuts off the car? This is a big blow to all the auto crossers and road racers out there. Left foot braking anyone?
     
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  8. By Rob Posted: 11/29/2009 7:35pm PST

    Is this any surprise that Blowyota is trying to cover up more of their dirty laundry? Engine sludge, unexpected acceleration, plus their safety ratings are plummeting. Why would anyone trust this shady company? Their cars are horribly unappealing as well, they need to dump their entire design staff and start all over.
     
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