IV. Background

In certain 2004 through early 2007 model year RX 330, RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles, if the forward retention clip used to secure the driver's side 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. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. An accelerator pedal temporarily stuck in a partially depressed position may increase the risk of a crash.