Are you affected by the latest Toyota recall?

A new recall has been issued for Toyota vehicles, this time for what is being called sticky accelerator pedals or sticky throttles.  Because of a manufacturing defect, the throttles are experiencing early wear and tear, which can cause them to stick open even when pressure is removed from the accelerator pedal.

If the throttle sticks, the car’s engine will continue to rev and the vehicle will continue to accelerate even when the driver takes their foot off the accelerator pedal.  This could lead to serious accidents, like those seen last year that were blamed on Toyota’s eerily similar floor-mat recall.

The recall affects the following Toyota vehicles:

·         2009-2010 RAV4,

·         2009-2010 Corolla,

·         2009-2010 Matrix,

·         2005-2010 Avalon,

·         2007-2010 Camry,

·         2010 Highlander,

·         2007-2010 Tundra,

·         2008-2010 Sequoia

In addition, the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe is affected, as it is a sister vehicle to the Matrix and was designed and built by Toyota for General Motors (GM).