Transport CanadaCritical
2005 TOYOTA AVALONTransport Canada Recall #2010012
Defect
On certain vehicles, accelerator pedal movement may become rough, slow to return, or the pedal may stick in a depressed position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a vehicle crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a steel reinforcement bar to the accelerator pedal assembly. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated.
273,050 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 010