Toyota Ireland is working with the European HQ of Toyota to identify precisely the vehicles which will be affected by the accelerator pedal recall, according to a statement issued today.
A definitive list is expected by the middle of next week.
The identification process is complicated by the fact that it is Toyota policy to have two or more outside contractors supplying production lines at any particular time. In this instance, as the issue regarding accelerator pedals is confined to one supplier, Toyota Europe is in the process of confirming the precise production batches using the accelerator pedal component from the affected supplier.
Toyota Ireland says once it has precise and accurate information on the affected vehicles the company will begin to make contact with the relevant Toyota owners so that whatever remedial work will be required will be done.
The company has been informed by Toyota Europe that there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. This issue is caused because the accelerator pedal mechanisms concerned may have become worn.
In the case of occurrence the driver may notice that the accelerator pedal is progressively harder to depress or is slower to return. A rough or chattered feeling may also be experienced when depressing/releasing the accelerator pedal.
Whilst this condition is rare Toyota are advising customers who have concerns to contact their Toyota Dealer or Toyota Ireland Customer Relations on 01 – 4190222. This number will remain open from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
