Updated Jan. 28
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. is telling dealers to suspend sales of eight models, and halting production of those models, after a recall to correct a problem that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick.
The Japanese automaker said the sales suspension includes the following models:
- 2005-2010 Avalon
- 2007-2010 Camry
- 2007-2010 Tundra
- 2008-2010 Sequoia
- 2009-2010 Matrix
- 2009-2010 RAV4
- 2009-2010 Corolla
- 2010 Highlander
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Toyota sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration amending Toyota’s Defect Information Report of October 5, 2009 regarding the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals in certain Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota has decided to include certain other models in the campaign. This action is separate from the recall of select Toyota vehicles for sticking accelerator pedals.
The specific model names and years associated with the newly-expanded population of subject vehicles for the pedal entrapment recall include:
2008-2010 Highlander
2009-2010 Corolla
2009-2010 Venza
2009-2010 Matrix
2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
Official press announcement from Toyota on page 2
Findings were negative. Unintended acceleration was totally bogus and there were no mysterious electrical gremlins causing cars to accelerate out of control. Drivers who panic and stomp on the accelerator pedal instead of the brake were at fault after months of investigation and tearing down the cars that were supposedly affected.
what were the findings when including the 2010 matrix in the recall list?