Toyota Recall
Toyota have been under the spotlight in recent weeks after they identified an accelerator pedal issue in a range of different Toyota models and more recently the 3rd generation Prius which requries a software upgrade to it's Anti-lock Braking System.
It has been found that the accelerator pedal is sticking in a depressed position or returning very slowly to the idle position. So far Toyota has already recalled about eight-million vehicles with this fault. Company president Akio Toyoda has publicly apologised for the problem and says they have already fixed the problem with the vehicles sold this year.
Models affected:
AYGO (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009)
iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009)
Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009)
Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010)
Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009)
Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 Jan 2010)
Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009)
RAV4 (Nov 2005 – Nov 2009)
iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009)
Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009)
Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010)
Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009)
Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 Jan 2010)
Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009)
RAV4 (Nov 2005 – Nov 2009)
Not all of these vehicles will require a recall but Toyota will identify the impacted vehicles and ensure that their customers are informed as quickly as possible. To check if you have an affected vehicle you may check the individual registration numbers on their website at http://www.toyota.co.uk/recall or if you are a prius driver go to http://www.toyota.co.uk/prius-recall/
If you or one of your drivers experiences any issues whilst problem whilst driving the
vehicle you can read the recommended actions from Toyota here:
