Toyota Throttle FixEureka! Toyota engineers have finally found a permanent fix for the accelerator pedal issue that prompted the company to recall millions of cars worldwide and halt sales of select models.

Finding the permanent fix was quick (maybe because Toyota execs held their engineers’ feet over flames) but the decision to actually make the fix permanent has been done a lot of damage to Toyota’s credibility already.

The problem was caused by parts of the pedal experienced excessive friction at times causing it to stick. The permanent fix involves adding a steel reinforcement bar to the assembly.

Toyota is already shipping parts for the fix to US dealerships and has already begun training mechanics to apply the fix. Toyota claims that some dealerships will be open 24 hours a day to make sure owners whose cars are affect will get the fix quick.