STOP DRIVING affected Toyotas

2/3/2010 - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood urges owners of Toyotas affected by the accelerator pedal recall to stop driving their cars until they can take them into dealership for repairs.

The Associated Press reported:

LaHood's warning came Wednesday in testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on transportation. LaHood says his advice to owners is to "stop driving it. Take it to a Toyota dealer because they believe they have a fix for it."

 Toyota's most recent recall in the United States affects 2.3 million vehicles with the potential for sticking gas pedals. LaHood told reporters earlier in the day that Toyota owners should contact their dealer immediately and "exercise caution until repairs can be made."