Posted on 09/03/2024 12:11:50 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Toyota has recalled more than 43,000 trucks in the US over defects that could increase the risk of a car crash.
The Japanese automaker recalled 43,395 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrids sold in the US after identifying a risk with the vehicles’ tow hitches.
The tow hitch is a part located on the back of the truck that is used to connect the car to a trailer in order to be towed.
The resin tow hitch on the Sequoia Hybrids is held in place on the rear bumper with molded clips, Toyota said in a recall report.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
A resin hitch doesn’t sound great to me, but then I’m no materials scientist. I’d look for other areas to save weight. * shrug *
NY Post makes it seem like the tow hitch is made of resin. It’s not. The actual recall notice says it’s only the little cover for the tow hitch that is resin, and that this resin cover may pop off while driving due to a defect in the cover retaining clips. It may cause a hazard to other vehicles due to it becoming road debris. Pop it off, wait for the replacement, and keep on truckin’.
I agree...might look strong in the lab but “resin” and “held with clips” sounds mighty dicey...
I work for Toyota. Of all current, recent recalls they have , they write a story about this one? weird.
The hitch isn't resin. The cover that goes over the hitch hole and blends it into the rear fascia is resin and it's popping off going down the road due to a clip defect. It's a poorly written story.
RESIN????
HELD WITH “CLIPS”?????
I have a wagon with 2” ball & a 1 ton truck with 2 5/16th ball.
Each one has towing equipment installed. WELDED INTO PLACED & wagon is augmented with backing REBAR, also welded.
Have put over 250,000 miles on the truck since April 1986—towing 2 horse & 4 horse trailers WITH HORSES ON BOARD. HEAVY duty Stinger on truck has 6 different positions.
I wouldn’t tow a small utility trailer with the described equipment delineated in this article.
MY STINGERS are in place all the time.
NO HOLES
WOW! What a surprise! You usually only hear of recalls over cars being TOO WELL BUILT.
Sequoia is it not a SUV? I don’ call that a truck.It may be built on a truck chassis,still I don’t call that a truck...
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