Toyota Recalls Over 43K Hybrid SUVs In US Over Concerns Of Tow Hitch Falling Off

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor TM is recalling 43,395 Sequoia Hybrid SUVs in the U.S. citing concerns about the tow hitch falling off,  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

What Happened: The recall population includes model year 2023 and model year 2024 Sequoia full-size SUVs, the auto safety regulator said. The tow hitch in these vehicles may come loose from the bumper and detach, posing a risk for other drivers on the road.

As for a solution, dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper at no cost to the customer, NHTSA said.

Toyota is aware of 1,024 warranty claims that may be related to the incident as of Aug. 20.

Why It Matters: The recall impacts only Sequoia vehicles manufactured during a certain period as other Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S. are either equipped with a tow hitch cover of a different design or are not equipped with a tow hitch cover, NHTSA said.

In June, Toyota recalled over 145,000 vehicles, including several hybrid models, over concerns that the driver and passenger side curtain airbags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of open windows.

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