Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V252000 Reported September 21, 2000

Gulf states toyota/speed control device

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · N/A · 33,821 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V252000
Manufacturer Campaign
PY06
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
33,821
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 21, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V252000 or campaign PY06.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V252000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V252000?

NHTSA recall 00V252000 was issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. on September 21, 2000. It addresses: Gulf states toyota/speed control device. The recall affects approximately 33,821 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V252000 or the manufacturer campaign number PY06. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.