Recalls for 2000 Gulf Toyota Echo

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 2000-09-21
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with speed control devices at gulf states toyota's vehicle processing center or installed by certain toyota dealers in gulf states' region (arkansas, louisiana, mississippi, oklahoma, and texas).  The e-clip which holds the speed control assembly to the accelerator linkage could break.  If the e-clip fails, the speed control attachment could come off, causing the speed control to stop working.

Consequence
The loose attachment could cause the accelerator to stick, preventing normal stopping and handling of the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Gulf states dealers will replace the e-clip with a cotter pin.

Notes
Owner notification began october 4, 2000.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf states at 1-800-444-1074.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).