Toyota is slamming the brakes on production for eight of its popular models – including the best-selling Camry and Corolla sedans. The company is also suspending sales of the vehicles. The problem lies with reports of faulty gas pedals
Key Points:
- The recall affects roughly 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. and 270,000 in Canada
- The models represented 57 percent of Toyota’s 2009 US sales. They also represent some of North America’s best-selling models, including the Camry and Corolla
- If your gas pedal starts to feel sticky, stop driving immediately. Experts say that drivers who experience sudden acceleration should put the transmission into neutral
- Toyota recommends that drivers pull over in a safe place, then call a dealer and have them come get your car
- Since the problem develops gradually over time, Toyota says you should have plenty of warning before the pedal gets really sticky
The models affected by the January 21 recall are:
- 2009-2010 RAV4
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2007-2010 Camry
- 2010 Highlander
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2008-2010 Sequoia
The additional models affected by the January 27th recall are:
- 2008-2010 Highlanders
- 2009- 2010 Corollas
- 2009-2010 Venzas
- 2009-2010 Matrixes
- 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibes (which Toyota manufactured for the now-discontinued GM brand)
Toyota's customer care hotline: 1-800-331-4331
