| NHTSA Recall # | 70979 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 11V113000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 9LG |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Supplier | LEXUS |
| Brand | LEXUS |
| Model | LX570 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date of notification | 13/04/11 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 24/02/11 |
| Report created | 24/02/11 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1363244 |
| Defect summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. |
| Consequence summary | A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action | The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. |
| Recall notes | Toyota's recall campaign numbers are 90l (toyota) and 90lg (lexus). Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. This recall is an expansion of safety recalls 09v-388 and 10v-023. |