TfL ... no ‘STOP’ notice for faulty Toyota
London Licensed Private Hire vehicles
A
s you may be aware Toyota has identifi ed that there is a small risk of Yaris (Nov 2006 – Sep 2009)
an accelerator pedal fault in some of their range and are voluntarily Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010)
recalling these models to investigate and eliminate the problem. The
Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009)
problem is that in some cases the accelerator pedal becomes stuck.
Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 Jan 2010)
Given the information available to TfL we do not believe it is appropriate or
Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009)
necessary to place a ʻstopʼ notice on affected models but it is imperative that
Aygo MMT (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009)
anyone using the affected models as private hire vehicles are aware of the
issue and take appropriate action. We will, however, continue to monitor the
Further and more detailed information is available to the Toyota recall
situation very closely and may take further action if necessary.

website: www.toyota.co.uk/recall/ You can also contact our Private Hire
Whilst Toyota will be writing directly to affected model owners in due course,
Vehicle Licensing team on 020 3054 3189 or email them at
we strongly recommend all drivers/owners of private hire vehicles licensed
TPH.PHVvehicles@tfl .gov.uk
by TfL to either make contact with your local Toyota dealership or the Toyota

Customer Relations line on 0800 1388744 (Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat: 8am-
It is worth noting that Toyota says drivers will not suddenly fi nd that they
4pm, Sun 10am-4pm).
have a sticking accelerator. It may become heavier to press or shudder.
If the accelerator does stick when driving you should press fi rmly on the
Toyota Models affected by the Recall (diesel and petrol) brake – instead of pumping it, put the car into neutral and pull over
IQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009) when safe.
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