Toyota urgently recalls THOUSANDS of SUVs over life threatening braking issue
Toyota recalled thousands of its newer model vehicles over faulty break pedal that can cause a crash.
Toyota recalled thousands of its newer model vehicles over faulty break pedal that can cause a crash.
The recall affects 42,000 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles in the United States produced from June 2022 to September 2024.
A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
In certain situations, during brake application when turning a corner, a driver may temporarily experience a hard brake pedal that can cause the stopping distance to be more than expected. This can increase the risk of a crash, Toyota said.
Approximately 51,000 vehicles in North America are included in the recall and owners of the vehicles will be notified by late November 2024.
Toyota recalled 42,000 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles in the United States produced from June 2022 to September 2024 (Pictured: 2022 model)
The NHTSA said Toyota dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge.
Earlier this month the automaker recalled 43,395 of its 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrids in the US after identifying a potential issue with the vehicles tow hitches.
A tow hitch is a device on the rear of a car used to connect a trailer to the car in order to tow it.
The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper, Toyota explained.
Due to the design of the attachment structure between the tow hitch cover and bumper, there may be insufficient retention of the cover.
The covers on the tow hitches may therefore detach and become a road hazard while driving, increasing the chances of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Toyota dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge
The Japanese carmaker recalled more than 100,000 pickup trucks and Lexus cars in June.
Approximately 102,000 2022-23 Tundra and LX vehicles in the US over concerns dangerous machine debris may have been left in their engines during production.
The manufacturing fault occurred during the assembly process for the V35A-FTS engine where debris may not have been removed.
During a specific production period, there is a possibility that engine machining debris of a particular size and amount may not have been cleared from the engine during manufacturing the company explained.
The issue may cause the engine to knock, run rough, fail to start or lose power, it said in a statement.
