BREAKING: Toyota temporarily halts sales of selected models *UPDATED

BREAKING: Toyota temporarily halts sales of selected models *UPDATED

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Toyota has announced that it will halt sales of eight models due to its ongoing problems with unintended acceleration. At issue are accelerator pedal mechanisms that could get stuck in the open position due to wear, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. Earlier this month, Toyota announced a recall of 2.3 million vehicles with the possible defect.

Late last year, the Japanese automaker recalled nearly four million vehicles for floor mats that could trap accelerator pedals, also causing unintended acceleration. The two issues are apparently unrelated, though a total of 1.7 million vehicles are affected by both issues.

The following eight models are included in the sales suspension (you can see them all in the gallery below

• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry models
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

No Lexus or Scion sales have been halted, and due to the sales suspension of the above eight models, a number of manufacturing plants will be shut down for at least the week of February 1st. Click past the break for all the details on the recall and the plants being shuttered in North America.

*UPDATE: Toyota has confirmed to us that the Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid are not included in the sales suspension. Toyota has also reiterated that no Lexus or Scion models are included as these cars are built in Japan.


Gallery: Toyota Sticky Pedal Recall - 2/26/10



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this is really bad news.

just heard the news a few hours ago, started coming of the canadian news channels.

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January 26, 2010

Toyota suspends sales of recalled vehicles

Toronto, Ontario – Toyota Canada has instructed its dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the eight models involved in a recall for a sticking accelerator pedal, as announced on January 21, 2010. The company said the decision will enable it to expedite repairs for customers as quickly as possible.

Toyota will recall approximately 270,000 vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. Toyota has investigated isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats. 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.

The sales suspension and recall are confined to the 2009-2010 RAV4; 2009-2010 Corolla; 2009-2010 Matrix; 2005-2010 Avalon; 2010 Highlander; 2007-2010 Tundra; 2008-2010 Sequoia; and certain 2007-2010 Camry models.

No Lexus or Scion vehicles are affected. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, and select Camry models, including all Camry Hybrids.

Toyota is taking similar action in the U.S., where 2.3 million vehicles are affected by the recall.

Due to the sales suspension, Toyota is expected to stop vehicle production on seven production lines for the week of February 1, including its plant in Woodstock, Ontario, which builds the Corolla, Matrix and RAV4.

The sticking accelerator pedal recall is separate from ongoing campaigns involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out-of-place accessory floor mats.

Customers requiring more information can visit Toyota Canada.

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