Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #11V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V112000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 769,379 affected units, FLOOR CARPET COVER AND RETENTION CLIPS, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V112000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2011-02-24T00:00:00

Subject: Floor carpet cover and retention clips

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 769,379

Details

MFR Campaign Number: BOA/BLC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. a stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V112000

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