Out of Gas Newsletter - Issue 71 Feb.6, 2010
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There has been a whole lot of talk recently about the recalls on Toyota’s. Today we have gathered information that should help you.
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What was the problem (quote from the Toyota Site)
The issue involves a friction device in the pedal designed to provide the proper “feel” by adding resistance and making the pedal steady and stable. This friction device includes a “shoe” that rubs against an adjoining surface during normal pedal operation. Due to the materials used, wear and environmental conditions, these surfaces may, over time, begin to stick and release instead of operating smoothly. In some cases, friction could increase to a point that the pedal is slow to return to the idle position or, in rare cases, the pedal sticks, leaving the throttle partially open.
Which models are affected by the Toyota Recall (this is for both the Pedal and Mat)
* 2005-2010 Avalon
* 2009-2010 RAV4
* 2007-2010 Camry
* 2008-2010 Sequoia
* 2009-2010 Corolla
* 2005-2010 Tacoma
* 2008-2010 Highlander
* 2007-2010 Tundra
* 2009-2010 Matrix
* 2009-2010 VENZA
* 2004-2009 Prius
Here are the vehicles not involved in the recall.
* Sienna
* Solara
* Yaris
* 4Runner
* FJ Cruiser
* Land Cruiser
* 2010 Prius
How to get the problem fixed.
They will be contacting folks shortly. You won’t have to pay for the repair. The repair should take about 30 minutes and Toyota says that you shouldn’t experience any different ‘feel’ in the pedal. You can also call your local dealer if you wish. We did and they gave us an appointment for Monday. They also mentioned they were working 24 hours a day until they had no one else they needed to fix. You could really tell they were going out of their way to be super nice. Also we asked them about when it would be available nationwide and they said it should be ‘this weekend’
More details about the recall can be found at Toyota’s Website -
http://www.toyota.com/recall/pedal.html
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