The problem
These cruise control systems fail to hold the speed set by the driver and can accelerate above the intended set speed.
The risk
Unintended acceleration can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace these cruise control assemblies.
Contacts
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control equipment description: aftermarket cruise control system installed on certain toyota passenger vehicles and light duty pickup trucks sold in toyota dealerships serviced by southeast toyota and gulf states toyota distributors. The dealers would be located in the following states: florida, alabama, georgia, north carolina, and south carolina for southeast toyota and texas, oklahoma, mississippi, louisiana, and arkansas for gulf states toyota. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer in these affected states, on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rostra at 1-910-276-4853 or toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96E001000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.