Recall 05V565000: Potential Accelerator Pedal Sticking

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Lexus/IS250 2006

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V565000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: December 16, 2005

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3567

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late December 2005. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.