Toyota Australia has recalled roughly 28,400 examples of the LandCruiser SUV and Tundra pickup, as a result of a transmission software program fault which may trigger the autos to roll ahead when in impartial.
“For concerned autos, as a result of a problem within the design of a sure brake clutch disc contained in the 10-speed transmission, the brake clutch disc might not instantly disengage when the car is shifted to the impartial place,” Toyota stated in its recall discover.
“If this situation happens when the car is on a flat floor, and if the driving force doesn’t apply the service brake or the parking brake, it may permit a car to inadvertently creep ahead at a low pace (as much as roughly 6 km/h), which may improve the chance of a crash.”
Roughly 28,400 autos are affected, produced between July 2021 and January 2024A car identification quantity (VIN) record and recall discover is hooked up right here
Toyota Australia has suggested it should contact you if you happen to personal an affected car to have the transmission software program replace carried out at your most popular Toyota supplier, freed from cost.
The corporate says you’ll be able to proceed to drive your car, however it is best to make sure the brake pedal is utilized and parking brake engaged when shifting into impartial.
Should you personal a 300 Sequence LandCruiser or Tundra, you’ll be able to name Toyota’s Recall Marketing campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 for extra info.
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