Toyota is preparing to recall nearly 3.8 million U.S. vehicles, its largest ever recall, to fix floor mats that could interfere with gas pedals. Due to the severity of the issue, U.S. regulators have urged consumers to remove the driver-side floor mats altogether.
Toyota’s massive floor mat recall was initiated by an accident in San Diego that led to the death of four people. At Albuquerque Toyota, personnel said the accident prompted further investigation that lead to the discovery that the floor mats had been caught on the accelerator.
The floor mats in question are on the Toyota Camry years 2007-2010, Toyota Avalon years 2005-2010, Toyota Prius years 2004-2009, Toyota Tacoma years 2005-2010, Toyota Tundra years 2007-2010. Lexus models are also subject to the recall including the Lexus ES 350 years 2207-2010, and the Lexus IS 250/350 years 2006-2010.
The Japanese automaker’s last recall involved nearly 900,000 vehicles says Used Cars Bastrop due to a faulty component in the steering system. That recall was Toyota’s largest until now.
Toyota has urged drivers to remove the driver-side floor mats. Toyota dealers Los Angeles said that more information regarding the recall can be found on the Toyota website.
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