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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V017000

2007 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2005 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Avalon | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Avalon | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2010 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Published January 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V017000, published January 21, 2010. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2007 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2005 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Avalon | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Avalon | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2010 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal.

What's the hazard

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
CAMRY
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2005 TOYOTA AVALON | 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2006 TOYOTA AVALON | 2007 TOYOTA AVALON | 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2008 TOYOTA AVALON | 2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2009 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2009 TOYOTA AVALON | 2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX | 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2005 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Toyota Avalon | 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Avalon | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Avalon | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2010 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V017000 on January 21, 2010. Reported hazard: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: CAMRY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)