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Pedals to be replaced in Lexus, Toyota recall
Quick ReadToyota will replace gas pedals on 4 million vehicles to address problems with the pedal becoming stuck in the floor mat.
Photo credit: Toyota | The 2010 Toyota Camry is among 3.8 million cars that will be recalled over sudden acceleration or the accelerator getting stuck on the floor mat, according to the Associated Press.
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Toyota said Wednesday it would replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million Lexus and Toyota vehicles in an effort to prevent more incidents of unintended acceleration that are believed caused by interference with floor mats and are blamed for at least five deaths.
The carmaker also said it would install a "brake override" system in the vehicles that sharply reduces engine power if the accelerator...
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