Toyota Recalls Thousands of Vehicles as Issue Puts Drivers at Risk

Toyota Recalls Thousands of Vehicles as Issue Puts Drivers at Risk

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Toyota is recalling more than 43,000 Sequoia Hybrid SUVs due a potentially faulty tow hitch cover that could create a road hazard.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a safety recall report about 1 percent of the 43,395 vehicles being recalled, from the years 2023 and 2024, likely have the defect.
“The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper. Due to the design of the attachment structure between the tow hitch cover and bumper, there may be insufficient retention of the cover,” NHTSA said.

“Thus, the hitch cover may separate from the vehicle while driving, and be perceived as a road hazard, potentially incre …

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