Toyota, Lexus SUVs Recalled

Even Toyota, the icon of automotive reliability, has its off days. The automaker’s recent recall binge has spilled over to its crossover SUVs, with the Highlander and its Lexus RX 330 sibling now under scrutiny. Apparently a trim piece can come loose on the lower left center console and interfere with the gas pedal. The culprit: A faulty clip holding the piece in place.

The recall affects various 2004 and 2005 Highlanders and RX 330s, as well as early 2006 hybrid editions of both models (the Highlander Hybrid and RX 400h). Some 370,000 vehicles will be recalled.

Toyota will notify owners later this month. If you’re one of them, we suggest you don’t delay getting this fixed.

[Source: Toyota, Nissan Recall Tops 500,000, AP via The Detroit News]