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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Recall


NHTSA Recall #	68431
NHTSA Compaign #	11V112000
MFG Compaign #	BOA/BLC
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	TOYOTA
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2004
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Date of notification	06/05/11
Begin date of manufacuring	22/08/03
End date of manufacturing	26/07/06
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	24/02/11
Report created	24/02/11
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	769379
Defect summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Consequence summary	If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall notes	Toyota safety recall boa lexus safety recall no. Blc. Owners 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 .

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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Recall

2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Recall

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