NHTSA received over 100 incident reports

The National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received over 100 calls in which drivers reported that their floor mats stuck to their accelerators – causing their vehicles to reach speeds of over 100 miles per hour with occupants frantically calling 911 saying that their vehicles were simply out of control. The NHTSA and Toyota have not reported whether the floor mat issue has been responsible for any injuries, although an August 2009 California car accident which killed a highway patrol officer and three members of his family when his 2009 Lexus ES 350 crashed allegedly due to a stuck floor mat, is still being investigated.

Toyota recall details

The recall will affect the following Toyota and Lexus vehicles:

Toyota

• Toyota Camry, 2007-2010
• Toyota Avalon, 2005-2010
• Toyota Prius, 2004-2009
• Toyota Tacoma, 2005-2010
• Toyota Tundra, 2007-2010

Lexus

• Lexus ES350, 2007-2010
• Lexus IS250, 2006-2010
• Lexus IS350, 2006-2010

Additional consumer information

Toyota is warning owners should check to see whether their floor mats are under their pedals if they think their vehicle is accelerating out of control. If a driver can't remove the floor mat, Toyota advises drivers to step on the brake pedal with both feet until the vehicle slows and then try to put it into neutral and switch the ignition to accessory power. For vehicles with engine start/stop buttons, Toyota said the engine can be shut off by holding the button down for three seconds.

For additional information, consumers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's hotline at (888) 327-4236, Toyota at (800) 331-4331 or Lexus at (800) 255-3987.