Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2004 through 2010 passenger vehicles.  They stated that the acceleration pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat.

A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.   Toyota will notify owners of affected vehicles to remove any driver’s floor mat and not replace it with any other floor mat pending the development of model specific remedies.  Toyota will mail a second notification to owners of affected vehicles notifying them of the free remedies when they are available.  The first notice is expected to be mailed during October 2009 and Toyota will advise NHTSA of the estimated date when the remedies will be availbale.  Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331, Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 and 2010 Toyota Tundra.  They stated that these vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and rims”.

Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.  Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2009.  Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

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Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 and 2010 Toyota Tundras.  They stated that these vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and rims”.

Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.  Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2009.  Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

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Toyota has announced they are recalling certain models of the 2009 and 2010 Tundra passenger vehicles built from June 2, 2008 to May 4, 2009.  These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements  of Federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 110, “Tire selection and rims.”

Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.  Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the innaccurate label free of charge.  Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

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Dope inc is recalling certain combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.  Dope Inc will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall is expected to begin during May.  Owners may contact Dope Inc at 1-626-272-1798.

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Toyota Motor Corporation announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Toyota Tundra. They stated that on certain 4 wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.

In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to seperate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.

Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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