AUTO INDUSTRY: Toyota recalls 2.3 million US cars over faulty accelerator pedals

Fri, 01/22/2010 - 00:16 EDT - France24.com - Business

Toyota Motor on Thursday recalled 2.3 million cars in the United States after reports that worn out accelerator pedals can become lodged in a partially depressed position even after the driver's foot has been removed.

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Toyota recalls 2.3 million US vehicles for accelerator problem
Toyota Motor has recalled around 2.3 million vehicles in the United States to fix a problem with their accelerator pedals, the company's US division announced Thursday.The company said the recall was to correct accelerator pedals on specific Toyota models that could "in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position."
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AUTO INDUSTRY: Toyota recalls 2.3 million US cars over faulty accelerator pedals

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