Early Wednesday morning many cars were moved off of the main lot at Quality Toyota after Toyota issued a recall of 8 different models of vehicles.
After a problem, which effects 1 in 100,000 vehicles, was discovered, Toyota took proactive action and ordered all dealerships to cease sale of certain vehicles.
Over time, gas pedals in some of the recalled cars become sticky. At first, they just become a little harder to push down and, when you lift your foot off the gas, slower to come back up. In the worst case, the pedal on these cars can become stuck part way down. That, of course, could mean the car keeps accelerating, or just keeps going, even after you take the foot off the gas.
The models effected include Toyota’s 2009-2010 RAV4, Corolla and Matrix models; the 2005-2010 Avalon; 2010 Highlander; 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia; and some 2007-2010 Camrys (only those with gas pedal assemblies made by a specific Toyota supplier; your dealer can check). No Lexus or Scion models are involved.
If you feel your vehicle is symptoms of this problem, stop use of the vehicle, and call Quality Toyota at (218) 739-3247 immediately.
