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Some of Toyota’s most popular car and truck models will languish on dealer lots as the automaker suspends sales while it investigates problems with accelerators that stick on certain vehicles, according to an ABC News report.  ABC has broadcast a series of reports examining random acceleration incidents involving Toyota vehicles, including some fatalities.

The Japanese motor company told its dealers to halt sales of the following models:

•    2009-2010 RAV4
•    2009-2010 Corolla
•    2009-2010 Matrix
•    2005-2010 Avalon
•    2010 Highlander
•    2007-2010 Tundra
•    2008-2010 Sequoia
•    2007-2010 Camry

“This action is necessary until a remedy is finalized,” said Group Vice President and Toyota Division General Manager Bob Carter in a press release. “We’re making every effort to address this situation for our customers as quickly as possible.”

Toyota also said in the release it would stop production at three of its US factories and a Canadian facility as it works to remedy the problem with the accelerator pedal assemblies.

Last week, the company recalled 2.3 million vehicles to fix problems with sticky gas pedals that could potentially cause cars to suddenly speed up, resulting in accidents. The eight suspended models were part of that recall.

If you or someone you know has been injured by one of the Toyota recall models, please contact us.