Defect Description For Recall
Certain All Weather Floor Mats (Awfm) Specifically Sold As An Optional Accessory For Use On The 2007 And 2008 Model Year Lexus Es350 And Toyota Camry Vehicles. The Awfm Includes Two Grommet Holes And Retaining Hooks (Clips) To Secure The Mat To The Vehicle’S Carpet. If The Awfm Is Not Secured By Itself Or If It Is Placed On Top Of An Existing Carpeting Floor Mat, The Mat Could Move Forward During The Vehicle Usage And It May Interfere With The Accelerator Pedal.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PT908-33070
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E082000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Accelerator Pedal May Temporarily Become Stuck In A Partially Depressed Position When Returning To The Idle Position. If This Condition Occurs, It May Increase The Possibility Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners Of All 2007 And 2008 Lexus Es350 And Toyota Camry Vehicles About The Recall Even Though Not All Of These Owners Will Have Purchased The All Weather Mats. If The Owner Had Not Purchased The Mats, They Are Not Affected By The Recall. This Letter Will Advise Owners When Replacement Mats Will Be Available Or How To Return The All Weather Floor Mat Set To Obtain A Refund. A Second Letter Will Be Sent After Mats Are Available Requesting Owners To Return Their Mats To A Lexus Or Toyota Dealer For Exchange Of The Driver’S Side Mat. The First Letter Is Expected To Be Sent During Early October 2007 And The Second In Late November 2007. Owners Can Contact The Lexus Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-255-3987 Or The Toyota Customer Experience Center At 1-888-270-9371.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
55000
Date Owners Notified
20071008
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20070926
Make Campaign Number
7LB/ 70F