NHTSA recall 05V565000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Lexus IS 250
Reported Dec 19, 20053,567 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 5LCBuilt Aug 30, 2005 – Dec 2, 2005
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, there IS a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.
The risk
This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2005. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.