Toyota () Aygo: Accelerator Pedal May Fail To Return To Idle

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling approximately 1.22 million vehicles (Aygo, Yaris, Verso, Avensis, iQ, RAV4, and Auris models) because condensation can build up inside the accelerator pedal assembly in cold weather, potentially causing the pedal to return slowly or not return to idle position. Toyota will install a steel reinforcing bar in the pedal assembly to prevent condensation buildup and improve the pedal's ability to return to its resting position.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () AYGO, TOYOTA () YARIS, TOYOTA () VERSO, TOYOTA () AVENSIS, TOYOTA () iQ, TOYOTA () RAV4, TOYOTA () AURIS. Units affected: 1,220,982

Reason

It has been identified that on affected vehicles condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar fitted into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2010-02-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/be6649bb-5c6c-4f80-a7c5-4b38ab7ca838