Update on Toyota’s recall of 2.3 million vehicles
Toyota has announced a major recall affecting 2.3 million vehicles for faulty accelerating pedals.
Models affected:
2009-2010 Corolla
2007-2010 Camry
2009-2010 Matrix
2005-2010 Avalon
2009-2010 RAV 4
2010 Highlander
2007-2010 Tundra
2008-2010 Sequoia models built in North America
Models not affected:
No Lexus or Scion models
Prius
Tacoma
Sienna
Venza
Solara
Yaris
4 Runner
FJ Cruiser
Land Cruiser and select Camry models including all Camry hybrids.
If the serial number on your vehicle begins with a JT, the vehicle was built in Japan and is also not affected.
Two brake pedal manufactures Denso – has an imprint of an eagle on the side of the gas pedal arm – these are not affected but to be certain you have a Denso pedal, it is suggested that you still visit a dealer.
CTS – is the manufacturer of the affected pedal and it needs to be replaced.
The problem is that the rod connected to the pedal assembly may corrode causing it not to smoothly operate. After usage it appears to stick or become tight when applying pressure on the pedal. Toyota is replacing the entire assembly.
Recall Process:
It is expected that dealers will receive the replacement pedal assembly at the very earliest Friday February 5th but probably not until Monday February 8th. The repair will take approximately 45 minutes. It is recommended that one ask for the “recall coordinator” when calling a local Toyota Dealer. Many dealers will be extending service hours until 9PM on weekdays and also be open for recall service on weekends Saturday and Sunday, until this matter is completed.
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