Recall 10V017000: Accelerator Pedal Sticking

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Toyota/Avalon 2005-2010

Toyota/Camry 2007-2010

Toyota/Corolla 2009-2010

Toyota/Corolla Matrix 2009-2010

Toyota/Highlander 2010

Toyota/ RAV4 2009-2010

Toyota/Sequoia 2008-2010

Toyota/Tundra 2007-2010

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 21, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Accelerator Assembly: Pedal/Linkage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Avalon, model year 2007-2010 Camry, model year 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, RAV4, model year 2010 Highlander, model year 2008-2010 Sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 Tundra. due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

CONSEQUENCE:
The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Toyota has not yet provided a remedy plan or an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES:
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.