Japanese carmaker Toyota confirmed Wednesday that it was recalling more than 380,000 Lexus and off-road Highlander models because of defective clips on the carpet under the driver’s seat.

The recall action affected some 360,000 Lexus RX 330 and Highlander vehicles sold in the US as well as 20,200 RX 300 and RX 400h models in Europe produced between February 2003 and May 2005, Toyota Germany said.

A Toyota spokeswoman said there was a remote possibility of the clips loosening and the mats getting caught under the accelerator or brake pedals.

Seven owners had complained about the problem in the US, prompting the recall action, the spokeswoman said.

The RX 300 and 400h are the most successful Lexus models in Germany. The Highlander is not sold in Europe, according to Toyota.