Are carpeted mats part of recall?
#1
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Are carpeted mats part of recall?
I know that the recall called for gas pedal shaving and replacement of the rubber mats (just the two front), but what about the carpeted mats? Is there an updated version of the carpeted drivers mat (like they did with the rubber mat)? If so, should the dealer trade out the mats like they did with the rubber mats?
Thanks in advance!
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#2
I know that the recall called for gas pedal shaving and replacement of the rubber mats (just the two front), but what about the carpeted mats? Is there an updated version of the carpeted drivers mat (like they did with the rubber mat)? If so, should the dealer trade out the mats like they did with the rubber mats?
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#4
The all-weather floor mats are part of the recall since 2007, but not the carpeted ones. The only time the carpeted ones were affected directly was in early November 2009, when as an interim measure, owners were told to remove all driver's side floor mats until a final remedy was determined. That remedy was announced November 25, and is here:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/l...spx?ncid=12056
Basically the all-weather mats will be replaced, among other measures (shave pedal). For the regular carpeted mats, those are fine and should be left in place. Apparently the shaved pedal will have such clearance for the thicker all-weather mats, that the regular mat is fine without any replacement.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/l...spx?ncid=12056
Basically the all-weather mats will be replaced, among other measures (shave pedal). For the regular carpeted mats, those are fine and should be left in place. Apparently the shaved pedal will have such clearance for the thicker all-weather mats, that the regular mat is fine without any replacement.
#6
In the link above it states:
Hope this helps.
Originally Posted by Lexus USA
As replacement parts with the same shape as the modified pedal become available, they will be made available to dealers for the repair, beginning around April 2010. Customers who have had the remedy completed will have the opportunity to receive a new pedal if they desire.
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#8
Well, I tested my 2010 ES myself by putting the carpeted mats over the gas pedal,then pressing down on the carpet/pedal. The factory carpeted mats did hold the gas pedal down firmly during this test on my car.
#9
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If you go to this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...shaving-2.html and post #25. I posted the recall campaign bulletin for the ES cars. Carpeted mats are not part of the recall, but the front all weather ones are.
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