Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the United States because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash, marking the automaker’s second recall in less than a week.
The most recent recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 model year trucks.
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, said in a statement Tuesday that welding residue left on the ends of axles can cause some lug nuts to loosen over time and eventually fall off.
That can cause the part to separate from the axle, which can affect brake stability and performance.
Toyota did not say whether there have been accidents or injuries caused by the problem.
Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the U.S. because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect rear axles and tighten retaining nuts at no cost to owners. Any damaged components will be repaired or replaced.
Customers will be notified by mail at the end of April, the company says.
Last week, the company announced it was recalling about 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States to fix a transmission problem that can allow vehicles to crawl forward while in neutral.
The recall covers certain Toyota Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX 600 SUVs from model years 2022 through 2024.
Also included are the 2023 and 2024 Toyota Sequoia SUVs.
Toyota said last week that certain parts of vehicles’ automatic transmissions may not disengage immediately when shifting into neutral.
That can transfer some of the engine’s power to the wheels. Vehicles may crawl at low speeds on flat surfaces if the brakes are not applied, increasing the risk of an accident.
Last week, the company announced it was recalling about 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States to fix a transmission problem that can allow vehicles to crawl forward while in neutral.
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, said in a statement Tuesday that welding residue left on the ends of axles can cause some lug nuts to loosen over time and eventually fall off.
Toyota did not say whether there have been accidents or injuries caused by the problem.
Dealers will inspect rear axles and tighten retaining nuts at no cost to owners. Any damaged components will be repaired or replaced.
As with this week’s recall, the company did not say whether there were accidents or injuries due to these failures.
Dealers will update the transmission software to fix the problem. As with the new recall, owners will be notified at the end of April.
Toyota said in a statement: “Certain parts of the transmission may not disengage immediately when the vehicle is shifted into neutral.”
“This may allow some of the engine power to continue to be transferred to the wheels and may allow the vehicle to creep forward at low speed when on a flat surface and the brakes are not applied, increasing the risk of an accident. ‘
The recall for vehicles that move in neutral is one of three that Toyota announced a week ago on Wednesday.
The company is recalling another 19,000 cars (certain Mirai and Lexus LS, LC, ES models in North America, manufactured between 2023 and 2024) for a software issue.
The problem means that “the rearview image may not be displayed within the time period required by certain US safety standards after the driver puts the vehicle in reverse, increasing the risk of a reversing accident.” the vehicle”.
Another 4,000 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles are being recalled because folding rear seat headrests “increase the risk of injury during certain crashes.”
Last week, the company announced it was recalling about 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States to fix a transmission problem that can allow vehicles to crawl forward while in neutral.
Dealers will update the transmission software to fix the problem, which is found in Tundra trucks.
Toyota said last Wednesday that certain parts of vehicles’ automatic transmissions may not disengage immediately when shifting into neutral. In the photo: Toyota Tundra
In another recall in January, Toyota issued an urgent “do not drive” notice for 61,000 vehicles equipped with dangerous Takata airbags, which can explode and launch “sharp metal fragments” at motorists.
The voluntary recall will affect 50,000 Toyotas, including the 2003-2004 Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix and 2004-2005 RAV4.
Also covered are 11,000 2003 and 2004 Pontiac Vibes, which are essentially the same car as the Matrix and made in the same California factory.
“If the airbag deploys, a part of the interior is more likely to explode and shoot sharp metal fragments, which could cause serious injury or death to the driver or passengers,” Toyota said in a statement.