The Toyota brand has suffered tremendously as a result of recent recalls, with most of the damage coming from the recall of versions of 8 Toyota models resulting from occurrences of “unintended acceleration” or “sticking” throttles, depending on what you choose to call the phenomenon. While no Lexus models have been recalled specifically as a result of this issue (the IS 250 and 350, in addition to the ES 350 have been recalled due to loose floor mats), they have not escaped being included in the discussion.

Keeping this in mind, I think it would be wise for all Toyota and Lexus owners, as well as the general driving public, to check out the lessons offered by Mike Kojima of MotoIQ based on his encounter with a sticking throttle while driving a Lexus RX-7. Kojima goes beyond offering the common (but important) advice about shifting into neutral by offering a technical analysis of the problem with the aid of descriptive illustrations.

Hats off to Mike Kojima for making an intelligent contribution to the Toyota recall dialogue. Read his article in full at MotoIQ.com.