On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Toyota announced a recall of approximately 381,000 Tacoma pickup trucks due to a loose part that can detach from the axle. According to the automobile giant, the detachment heightens the potential for a crash. This marks the latest in a series of recalls for the Japanese automaker over the past week.
According to Toyota’s official statement, the recall explicitly impacts Toyota Tacoma trucks in the United States from the 2022 and 2023 model years. Toyota says the issue is from welding debris left on the ends of the tear axles, leading to the gradual loosening of certain nuts.
This gradual loosening could eventually cause the nuts to fall off, separating another part of the axle. Toyota emphasizes that this separation may adversely affect vehicle stability and brake performance. Hence, Toyota dealers will conduct a complimentary inspection of the rare axle and retighten any loose nuts.
In addition, the company will replace any damaged components identified during the inspection without charge. Customers will receive notifications regarding this issue via mail by late April. Notably, Toyota refrained from commenting on whether the problem caused any crashes or injuries.
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In the previous week, Toyota initiated three additional recalls. One of these recalls involved nearly 280,000 Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, and Lexus LX 600 vehicles due to a defective transmission. The issue arises from parts of the transmission that do not promptly disengage when the car is neutral. The automaker states this could cause the engine power to transfer to the wheels.
Also, this problem could result in vehicles creeping forward at lower speeds on flat surfaces, thereby increasing “death risks.” On the same day, Toyota recalled slightly over 4,000 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years.
The recall was due to an insufficiently welded head restraint bracket. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlighted that a faulty bracket may fail to restrain a passenger during a crash. Thus, it can elevate injury risk.
Furthermore, Toyota recalled more than 18,600 vehicles due to a malfunctioning rearview camera that failed to display an image. According to regulators, this problem reduces the driver’s rearview, increasing crash risk. The recall impacted certain Toyota Mirai and Lexus vehicles from the 2023 model year.
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In the previous year, Toyota recalled a staggering 4.2 million vehicles, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Due to a faulty airbag sensor, Toyota recalled approximately 1 million of these vehicles in December 2023. This defect could impede the deployment of the airbag during a crash.
Vehicle recalls are not mere formalities; they are vital to ensure safety standards, safeguard consumers, and preserve the industry’s integrity. Recalled vehicles often harbor defects compromising essential systems such as steering, airbags, or brakes. Timely response to recalls helps mitigate these risks and associated consequences.
Not addressing recalls can result in severe legal and financial consequences. Individuals may face legal liabilities if an accident occurs due to a known defect that wasn’t rectified during recalls. In addition, they may have issues with insurance claims or legal proceedings.
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