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Byline: Justin Hyde
Sep. 26--Toyota Motor Co. will recall 55,000 floor mats due to complaints of unintended acceleration caused by the mats sticking underneath the accelerator pedal, federal safety officials and the automaker said Wednesday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took the unusual step of highlighting Toyota's recall announcement, advising owners of other Toyota models -- including the Prius hybrid and Avalon sedans -- to ensure their floor mats are properly installed.
"We have also received complaints about the RAV 4 (crossover) and Tacoma (pickup)," said Rae Tyson, a spokesman for NHTSA. "We will continue to monitor all…