Toyotas recalled (From Basingstoke Gazette)

Toyotas recalled

4:34pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010

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TOYOTA Motor Europe has now specified the recall of eight Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue as reported in Friday’s Wheels.

The models and production periods are as follows:
• Aygo (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009)
• iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009)
• Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009)
• Auris (Oct 2006 – Jan 5, 2010)
• Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009)
• Verso (Feb 2009 – Jan 5, 2010)
• Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009)
• RAV4 (Nov 2005 – Nov 2009)

The precise number of involved units is still under investigation, but may reach up to 1.8 million vehicles. No Lexus models and no other Toyota models are affected.

Tadashi Arashima, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe, said: “Toyota’s policy is to put its customers first, in all circumstances. We understand that the current situation is creating concerns, and we deeply regret it.

“We would also like to reassure customers: the potential accelerator pedal issue only occurs in very rare circumstances. The announced action is a preventive measure aimed to guarantee the highest safety standards to all customers.”

For subject vehicles, there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.

This is because the accelerator pedal mechanisms may become worn. A remedy has been identified and customers will be notified as soon as the countermeasure is confirmed.

Only a limited number of incidents have been reported in Europe, and Toyota is not aware of any accident resulting from it.

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