Posted
on Tue Jan 26, 2010
Last updated
Mar 28, 2010
Toyota is suspending US sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that stick.
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As part of the plan, Toyota is halting production at five manufacturing facilities for the week of February 1 "to assess and coordinate activities."
There are 2.3 million vehicles involved in the recall, which was announced last week.
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The Japanese automaker says the sales suspension includes the 2009-2010 Rav 4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia.
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The recall came months after Toyota recalled 4.2 million vehicles due to gas pedals that could become trapped under floor mats, causing the vehicle to accelerate.