Recall 11V-113
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2008 to 2011 Lexus LX570 and 2 other models: Vehicle speed control (accelerator pedal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-113
- Reported
- February 24, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,363,244 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus LX570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
The risk
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix
The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-[removed] or lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota's recall campaign numbers are 90l (toyota) and 90lg (lexus).customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed] recall is an expansion of safety recalls 09v-388 and 10v-023.
Affected vehicles
- Lexus LX570 2008 to 2011
- Toyota 4RUNNER 2003 to 2009
- Toyota RAV4 2006 to 2010