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The Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration mentioned Toyota will recall 280,663 pickup vehicles and SUVs and situation a software program replace to deal with issues over surprising actions that happen when the autos are in impartial and don’t brake. A lot of the autos lined by this recall had been bought new in the US, though a relatively small quantity had been bought in Puerto Rico.
The recall consists of sure Tundra, Tundra Hybrid and Lexus LX600 autos manufactured between 2022 and 2024, in addition to Sequoia SUVs manufactured final yr.
Based on a doc posted by NHTSA on behalf of Toyota, “Some elements of the transmission could not instantly disengage when the car is shifted into impartial. This will permit a number of the engine energy to be transferred to the wheels.” and will inadvertently permit the car to proceed slowly when it’s on a stage floor with no brakes utilized, which will increase the chance of a crash.”
The Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration mentioned sellers will situation a free software program replace for the transmission management ECU (digital management unit) software program on affected autos.
Supplies from Reuters had been used on this report,