Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
11V112000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030822
End Of Manufacture
20060726
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
769379
Date Owners Notified
20110506
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20110224
Make Campaign Number
BOA/BLC