Toyota's recall statement says, "The condition is rare, but can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, stuck in a partially depressed position."
The affected models are:
The Pontiac Vibe is the Toyota Matrix's mechanical twin, and thus NHTSA added it to the list of vehicles affected by the new recall. No Lexus or Scion models are part of this new recall. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is also not included in the recall.
In the event that you experience a stuck accelerator, Toyota says that you can control your vehicle by firmly and steadily applying the brakes (don't pump them), after which you should drive to the closest safe place, stop, shut off the car, and contact Toyota for assistance.
If you're a Toyota owner looking for complete details, visit Toyota's online newsroom, SaferCar.gov's defects and recalls website (search for campaign ID number 10V017000) or call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. Be aware that those phone lines appear to be swamped today -- we tried calling and were told by a recording to try again later -- so you may need to call more than once and/or prepare for long hold times before you actually get to speak to a representative.
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