NHTSA Recall # | 37996 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V253000 |
MFG Compaign # | 6LD 60F |
Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | LEXUS |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | RX330 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Date of notification | 24/07/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/02/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/05/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/07/06 |
Report created | 13/07/06 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 367594 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod. |
Consequence summary | This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. |
Recall notes | Toyota recall no. 60f and lexus recall no. 6ld. Customers may also 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. |