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Toyota Issues Second Defective Gas Pedal Recall Involving 2.3 Million Cars

On the heels of an ongoing 4-million car recall for defective floor mats, Toyota has issued a smaller but still significant car recall that involves defective gas pedals.

This week the automaker announced that there was evidence that some of their cars may suffer from a gas pedal defect that could case the accelerator to become stuck or to only slowly move upward after being pressed. Unlike the recent Chrysler brake recall, this mechanical defect will take time to surface and will gradually get worse.

The car recall does not yet have a solution – but Toyota does want to make drivers aware of the issue while they work to resolve it. Drivers were warmed to look for signs of the problem and told to remember that should the gas pedal become stuck, drivers can apply the brake to stop the car.

The recalled Toyotas include the following models: 2009-2010 Toyota Rav4, Corolla, Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra and 2008-2010 Sequoia.