Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #05V565000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V565000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 3,567 affected units, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2005. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V565000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2005-12-19T00:00:00

Subject: Accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 3,567

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 5LC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.

Consequence Summary: This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2005. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-brda~2z2t.q67b

NHTSA ID: 05V565000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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