Toyota just announced it will stop selling the eight models included in its recent 2.3 million vehicle recall over a sticking accelerator pedal. A Toyota spokesman said, “This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized. We’re making every effort to address this situation for our customers as quickly as possible.”
The company says it will also stop production of the same vehicles starting Feb. 1. The delay is likely due to the complications of leaving vehicles unfinished on the line for an extended period of time.
This is dramatic action, amid public outcry, because it includes two of the company’s and the country’s best-selling models, the Toyota Camry and Corolla.
Toyota said the company would stop producing vehicles at plants in Indiana, Kentucky, Texas and Canada. They said no other North American Toyota facility would be affected by the decision.
The auto company said the sales suspension would not affect Lexus or Scion vehicles. Toyota said the Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, would remain for sale.
The affected vehicles are listed below, and if you’re a current owner you can find more information about the recall here.
2007-10 Camry
2009-10 RAV4
2009-10 Corolla
2009-10 Matrix
2005-10 Avalon
2010 Highlander
2007-10 Tundra
2008-10 Sequoia
(Source: USA Today / ABC News)
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Mamash unbelievable! “M’igra rama l’bira amikyta”! I think this could not have come at a better time for GM and Chrysler.
That’s waht happens when GM is owened by the gvt.
see article in Aitomotive News http://www.autonews.com/article/20100127/RETAIL/100129874/1400
But for those who are worried, below is a clip from an article also in Automotive news
“The newly identified problem is caused by a mechanism that controls the accelerator pedal’s return to the idle position after being depressed to the floor, a person familiar with the recall told Automotive News. Condensation can prevent the pedal from fully springing back into position.
The new problem is a RARE condition but can occur in vehicles with HIGH MILEAGE, the person familiar with the situation said. Toyota is reviewing what kind of repair will be necessary.
Fixes under consideration include a complete replacement of the pedal and improving its lubrication. The insider offered no timetable for the fix but said replacing the pedal would take a long time because new components would have to be re-engineered and manufactured.
RABOSAI I have spoken to a dosen Toyota dealers and many leasing companies and nobody has ever seen this happen. Its BALONEY and at best an extremely extremely rare. Stop the panic. Its a conspiracy!