Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
IS 250
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V565000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
This Condition May Interfere With The Accelerator Pedal Returning To The Idle Position, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050830
End Of Manufacture
20051202
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3567
Date Owners Notified
20051227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20051219
Make Campaign Number
5LC