In the past week, Toyota has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 2.3 million vehicles.  Toyota says the concerning issue deals with "sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats."

Toyota says the condition is rare but more likely to become an issue after the pedal is worn.  On some occasions, the pedal may become stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate out of the driver's control, which is the worst-case scenario.

The affected vehicles are as follows:

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

Toyota says none of the following vehicles are affected: all Lexus vehicles, all Scion vehicles, as well as the Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids.

If you drive one of the affected vehicles, please call Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.  Regardless, please always remember to drive safely and be on the lookout for unsafe drivers.