Help for Owners of Recalled Toyota, Lexus & Pontiac Models

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What should I do if I own a recalled Toyota, Lexus, or Pontiac?

Due to some dangerous incidents, the NHTSA has advised owners of recalled models to contact their dealers for repairs right away. However, in the meantime, it's okay to continue driving your car if it's on the recall lists, but you should exercise extra caution.

• For cars included in the floor mat recall, the NHTSA recommends that all driver's side floor mats be removed or properly secured.
• If your car is on the gas pedal recall list, you may be at risk if your gas pedal is:
• Difficult to press down
• Jerky in motion
• Slow to rise back up
• If you're driving a hybrid on the recall list, leave extra stopping distance until your vehicle is fixed.

What should I do if my gas pedal sticks or my brakes hesitate while I'm driving?

If you find that the gas pedal in your Toyota or Pontiac acts funny or lacks rebound while driving, you should immediately pull over and have it towed to a dealership or repair shop.

In the event that your gas pedal sticks to the point where you experience runaway acceleration or any unintended increase in speed, the NHTSA is advises drivers to:

1. Brake firmly, but do not pump the brake pedal.
2. Shift your car into neutral while braking.
3. Steer over to a safe location and kill the engine.
4. Have your car towed to a dealer or mechanic.

If your recalled hybrid experiences any delay in braking, respond by pressing firmly on the brake pedal until you stop. Remember that loss of braking is more likely when traveling over uneven road surfaces.

How is Toyota fixing the recalled cars?

Cars included in the floor mat recall have a few different repair options, including gas pedal reconfiguration, replacement pedals, new floor mats, and new brake override systems.

For cars implicated in the accelerator pedal recall, Toyota intends to repair any problematic gas pedals immediately. The manufacturer is also producing new pedals as replacements. Contact your local Toyota dealership or repair shop for more information.

Drivers of recalled hybrids should schedule an appointment with their dealship or repair technician immediately. The fix requires a quick reprogramming of the braking system to adjust its timing.

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