Toyota recalls over 43,000 vehicles for faulty tow hitch cover

By Chris Williams
Published  September 2, 2024 12:50pm EDT
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The Brief 

    • Toyota has recalled over 43,000 Sequoia Hybrids (2023-2024) due to a faulty tow hitch cover that may detach and pose a crash risk.
    • Affected drivers are advised to visit a dealer for a free tow hitch cover replacement and rear bumper modification.

Toyota has issued a recall for its 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles over a potential issue with the tow hitch. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the tow hitch cover may detach and can become a road hazard, increasing the possibility of a crash. 

The tow hitch cover is attached to the rear bumper. 

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The recall is expected to affect more than 43,000 cars. 

Drivers are urged to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the tow hitch cover replaced, and the rear bumper modified, free of charge.  

The Source

  • The details from the story were provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website as well as Toyota. This story was reported from Los Angeles.