Issue ID | 764953 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10308781 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | MATRIX |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 20/08/09 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The accelerator pedal was stuck three times which caused unintended acceleration. He kicked the accelerator pedal the first time and it released. He also engaged the brake pedal when the failure occurred to prevent an accident. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that may only need a lubricant on the pedal after the second failure occurred. When the third failure occurred, the dealer repaired the vehicle per recall 10v017000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal. The contact was not confident with the remedy. The contact wrote a letter to the manufacturer and was instructed to file a dispute. The current mileage was 22,626. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHITTENANGO, NY |
VIN pattern | 2T1LE40E29CXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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