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Floor Mat and Gas Pedal Problems Result in Toyota Recalls
Toyota Recall Details
- This Alert Affects: Owners of several models of Toyota vehicles manufactured between 2004 and 2010. Models involved in the recalls include the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, RAV 4, Corolla, Matrix, Avalon, Venza, Camry, Highlander, Tundra, and Sequoia. The Lexus ES350, IS250, and IS350 and the Pontiac Vibe are affected only by the floor mat problem.
- Damages: The problems with the floor mats and gas pedals in certain Toyota models can cause uncontrollable acceleration, which can lead to serious accidents. Several accidents have been attributed to these problems, including one fatal accident in San Diego that occurred when a Lexus accelerated to over 120 mph before crashing.
- Company(ies): Toyota
- Additional Details: Approximately 4.2 million vehicles are affected by the floor mat recalls, and approximately 2.3 million vehicles are affected by the gas pedal recall. Some models are subject to both recall actions.
- Date: Toyota announced two recalls, one in November 2009 and one in January 2010, to fix an issue with the gas pedal becoming caught on the floor mat. A separate recall in January 2010 involved gas pedals that can stick on their own without any interference from the floor mat.
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In November, Toyota issued a recall in order to fix a design flaw that could cause the gas pedal to get caught on the edge of the removable floor mat. When the gas pedal got stuck on the floor mat, it could lead to uncontrollable acceleration of the vehicle. A second recall was issued in January that added to the list of vehicles that have the potential to experience this problem. In all, approximately 4.2 million vehicles were affected by this recall. The following models were involved in the recall:
- 2007 – 2010 Camry
- 2005 – 2010 Avalon
- 2004 – 2009 Prius
- 2010 Tacoma
- 2007 – 2010 Tundra
- 2009-2010 Venza
- 2008-2010 Highlander
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2009 - 2010 Pontiac Vibe
- 2007 – 2010 Lexus ES350
- 2006 – 2010 Lexus IS250 and IS350
On January 21, 2010, Toyota announced that it would recall approximately 2.3 million cars due to a problem with the accelerator pedal sticking. In rare cases, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in a partially depressed position or return to the idle position slowly. This can cause unintended acceleration and lead to unsafe conditions for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. According to Toyota, this problem can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn. Approximately 2.3 million vehicles are affected by this recall. In addition, until Toyota has developed a solution for this problem, sales of the affected vehicles have been suspended. This recall affects the following Toyota vehicles:
- 2009-2010 RAV4
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- Some 2007-2010 Camrys
- 2010 Highlander
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2008-2010 Sequoia
Although no Lexus or Scion vehicles were included in the gas pedal recall, approximately 1.7 million Toyota vehicles are subject to both separate recall actions.
Individuals who drive a Toyota car and experience any sticking or slowness of the gas pedal should stop driving the car and bring it to a Toyota dealer immediately.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident that you believe may have been caused by a problem with your Toyota's floor mat or accelerator pedal, please complete the No Cost, No Obligation form now. Our attorneys can advise you of your legal rights and determine if you are entitled to compensation.
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My husband I are retired on a fixed income and budget. We downsized to one vehicle five years ago and chose toyota due to their reputation as the safest most reliable and with the gas prices rising most economical vehicle we could go with. Reputation Reliability The first one we owned stopped dead in the middle of a busy intersection leaving us stranded. Their explanation the brain just died very rare. We bought another one. Now this. We no longer believe in Toyota. But wonder if any products made and sold are safe true to their word and if any company is accountable. I doubt it. If so then for all of us with shoddy products including automobiles we have paid thousands of dollars for we should be able to take it right back to these cheats and tell them to MAKE IT RIGHT. MAKE IT RIGHT does not mean I have to continually spend my time at the side of the road or in an accident or sitting at your dealership listening to your lies. Or worse yet DEAD What good are the lemon laws if they dontaddress the lemons of this world
Frank (2/25/10):
I agree with the comment from Hesh. What is even worse about the Toyota recall is that Toyota reportedly knew about these problems years ago Just another example of how far greedy car companies will go. I hope everyone who owns a Toyota receives the necessary repairs to stay out of harms way.
TOM WITTMANN (1/31/10):
I think that here a class action lawsuit would be extraordinary important to force TOYOTA tell the truth regarding their past actions and the scam they are intending now with the shimsIndidual accident claims may be important for the damagees but the real damage is thenervosity and consequences of the persons which are afraid. If someone is bitten by a wolf it is little consolation in the fact that the chancesthat such happens are 1 in 1000000 The consequence of the fear: bring the car to a repair shop and ask for an assessment of the pedal 100.00 be afraid to drive it and rent a car: not to drive the car to the job snd spprnt 2 hour in the morning snd another in the evening tsking the busdemt the chidren to school in a texi to incut in a accident because of the nervesetc. etcYou know better than I which are the wrongs of Toyota but let me comment:1 It is in my opinion that the fkoormat recall is a complete scam. I would say 75 of all owners including 3 I know personally checked these and they were exatly in the right position and only if it became totally loose and crumbled it could block the pedal. This being so with any carToyota dcided to make such recall as they were forced by the problems to do something.So they buy the mats for 1.00 in China noinstallation costs some cents for transport and the fact that not many will claim the new matAfterthat they possibly would make a cheap offer to change the pedals at the more risky models Of course they knew for 3 years that the pedal itself is defective2 Nor the propos to install a shimas anyone does if he has a spring not working hard enough. This would work fo a while but will brake down sooner or laterThis is very similar as sealing a water hosewith duct tape.RegardsTOM2Of course Tpyoya knows
Miami (1/31/10):
I was in an accident filed a police report my car was totalled loss... i had no idea wat happenedthe car just kept going out of control... i now come to find out it was the result of a defective vechile. I bought this car brand new out the box so i would no longer have to visit my mechanic for car issues. I never missed a car payment nor insurance payment yet at this point i am lost and confused about which step to take unfortunately dealing with no car and medical pain with no avail... i need assistance...
TLHayes (1/29/10):
I unfortunately leased a Toyota Rav4 this year. I have contacted my dealer and was told that the recall didnt affect the Rav4 I have. I do not believe this as I have read in the papers and saw on the new that all 2009 and 2010 Rav4 are involved in the recall. I do not want to be a Toyota statistic before any action is taken to assist people like myself.
HESH (1/28/10):
THE TOYOTA RECALL IS NOT GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. I DONT THINK THEY KNOW WHATS WRONG AND MANY ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS WILL ENSUE WHILE THEYRE FIGURING IT OUT. CON SUMERS SHOULD BE WARNED ABOUT THIS POTENTIAL DANGER AND CAUTIONED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR CARS UNTIL THE ISUUE IS SATISFACTORILY RESOLVED.