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Toyota Recalls 2.17 Million More Vehicles

"Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 2.17 million vehicles in the United States to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in carpeting," The Associated Press writes. "More than half of the vehicles are being added to a massive 2009 recall that fixed gas pedals getting trapped in the floor mat. Toyota has now recalled more than 14 million vehicles globally over safety problems since 2009."

The company has posted details about the recall here. Additionally, owners of Toyota models can go here to see if their vehicles are involved. Owners of Lexus models can go here.

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