Toyota Accelerator Pedal Recall in Europe

**gmb45** · 29th January, 2010, 08:13 AM

There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.
This is caused because the accelerator pedal mechanisms concerned may become worn. This progressive wear, combined with certain operating and environmental conditions, can cause friction in the mechanism to increase and intermittently result in the accelerator pedal being harder to depress, slow to return or, in the worst case, stick in a partially open position.
In case of occurrence, the driver may notice that the accelerator pedal is progressively harder to depress or is slower to return. A rough or chattered feeling may also be experienced when depressing/releasing the accelerator pedal.
Toyota will implement a recall in Europe for this matter. The details of corrective action and implementation will be communicated directly to customers with vehicles potentially affected.
The models and exact number of potentially affected vehicles is under investigation.
A running change in production using different parts has already been implemented model-by-model in the European production. Therefore there is no need or intention to stop production in Europe.
Whilst this condition is rare we advise customers who have concerns to contact Toyota GB Customer Relations (0800 1388744) for assistance ahead of the recall instructions being issued.

**AvechuchoAxel** · 29th January, 2010, 08:49 AM

In AMERICA, they stop dealers from sale those vehicles. Corolla, Camry, etc. Al the vehicles at the dealers must show a NOT FOR SALE SIGN attached to the windshield. Toyota doens't have yet this solution already sorted.

The total number of units for the Gas pedal recall is more than 2.5 million vehicles sold in America.

Axel

**Meat-Head** · 29th January, 2010, 02:38 PM

not going to say details, as others will be horrified, but thought it was amusing WHY they have been recalled. Duh select N or dump clutch, watch motor blow instead.

**Meat-Head** · 29th January, 2010, 10:18 PM

Hrrrm just found this on the net, is this guy saying he employes monkies, all under 21 and can't read or write

"Earl Stewart, owner of a Toyota dealership in North Palm Beach, Fla., said his service technicians might not know the details of how to fix the gas pedal systems, but they know to install new ones, and the parts should have gone to dealers rather than factories."