How will Toyota fix recalled vehicles?
Toyota’s solution for current owners is both effective and simple. A precision-cut steel reinforcement bar will be installed into the assembly that will reduce the surface tension between the friction shoe and the adjoining surface. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated. The company has confirmed the effectiveness of the newly reinforced pedals through rigorous testing on pedal assemblies that had previously shown a tendency to stick. Why was a vehicle safety recall issued in the USA before anywhere else? Toyota became aware of the first, isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedals in North America in late October 2009. Following an investigation, Toyota announced on 21 January 2010 that it would recall specific vehicles in North America to correct sticking accelerator pedals. Research data from the North America investigation has assisted Toyota with its investigation into whether and how this issue might affect its m
