Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2005 through 2010 Avalon, 2007 through 2010 Camry, 2009 through 2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Rav4, 2010 Highlander, 2008 through 2010 Sequoia, and 2007 through 2010 Tundra vehicles.  They stated that due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation.  In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.  Toyota has not yet provided a remedy plan or an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.