DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> Toyota is recalling 280,000 pickups and SUVs in the U.S. over a transmission issue that could cause the vehicle to keep moving even when it is in neutral.
The company said that “certain parts of the transmission may not immediately disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position.”
This can cause the power to continue to be transferred to the wheels and “allow the vehicle to inadvertently creep forward at a low speed when it is on a flat surface and no brakes are applied, leading to an increased risk of a crash”.
The affected models include certain 2022 to 2024 Toyota Tundra, Toyota Sequoia, and Lexus LX 600.
The company said it will update the software for the transmission to impacted customers for free, and says that owners will be notified by late April to bring their cars to a Toyota or Lexus dealer.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your vehicle has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA Recall Site or checktoprotect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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