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2003 Sequoia acceleration glitch prompts Toyota to issue voluntary recall
TORRANCE — A programming glitch that affects acceleration is behind Toyota's announcement of a voluntary recall today of about 50,000 early 2003 Sequoia sport utility vehicles.
No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of the glitch, according to the auto maker.
According to Toyota, the Vehicle Stability Control system can in some situations activate for a few seconds when the driver attempts to accelerate after a stop. As a result, the vehicle may not accelerate as quickly as expected.
Starting in late May, Toyota will begin mailing letters to all Sequoia owners included in the recall.
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More information on the recall is available online at www.toyota.com/recall or calling (800) 331-4331.
Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles in recent months, many for a well-publicized problem with sticking accelerator pedals.
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