Toyota will recall 2.3 million vehicles for sticking accelerator pedals

(January 22, 2010) Toyota said on Thursday that it would recall 2.3 million vehicles for sticking accelerator pedals, in addition to the 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles already being recalled.

"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," spokesman Irv Miller said in a statement.

The stuck pedals can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn, said Toyota Motor Sales, based in Torrance, Calif.

The latest recall involves 2007-10 Camrys, 2009-10 Corollas, 2009-10 RAV4s, 2009-10 Matrixes, 2005-10 Avalons, 2010 Highlanders, 2007-10 Tundras and 2008-10 Sequoias.

About 1.7 million vehicles are subject to both the new recall and the ongoing one, Toyota said.

The company said drivers with stuck pedals should make "firm and steady application of the brakes" while not pumping repeatedly. The vehicle should be driven to a safe location and parked. A Toyota dealer then should be contacted for assistance.