I'll quote from it:
A company that manufactures, sells or imports any vehicle...shall, on becoming aware of a defect in the design, construction or functioning of the vehicle or equipment that affects or is likely to affect the safety of any person, cause notice of the defect to be given in the prescribed manner to (a) the Minister....
And to drivers.
So in view of what you just said, when did Toyota become aware of the defect resulting in sticky pedals?