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Toyota recalls 7.51 lakh large SUVs in US over bumper cover issue

Toyota recalls 7,51,000 Highlanders in the US to make sure bumper covers and hardware can't fall off

Published on: Oct 27, 2023, 00:05:56 IST
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Toyota is recalling about 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tabs that hold the front bumper covers on.

Signage displayed in the Toyota Motor Corp. booth at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Bloomberg)
Signage displayed in the Toyota Motor Corp. booth at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Bloomberg)

The recall covers certain Toyota Highlanders from the 2020 through 2023 model years including gas-electric hybrids.

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The company says in a statement that the SUVs have resin front lower bumper covers that are connected with mounting tabs. If there's a even a minor impact to the lower bumper cover assembly, the mounting tabs could detach, and parts of the assembly could fall into the road and become a hazard.

Dealers will inspect the bumper cover tabs for damage. If there isn't any, they'll install improved hardware to hold the covers. If damage is found, dealers will replace the upper and/or lower bumper covers and add the improved hardware.

 
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