Toyota suspends sales of 8 models

Toyota is suspending sales of eight recalled vehicle models in Canada and the United States to fix accelerator pedals that stick.

As part of the plan, Toyota is halting production at five manufacturing facilities for the week of Feb. 1 "to assess and co-ordinate activities."

More than two million vehicles in the U.S. and 270,000 in Canada are involved in the recall, which was announced last week.

No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids.

The recall comes months after Toyota recalled 4.2 million vehicles due to gas pedals that could become trapped under floor mats, causing the vehicle to accelerate.

Owners can contact their Toyota dealership to determine if their vehicle is affected by the recall.

For additional assistance, contact Toyota's Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-869-6828 or visit the company's website.