Toyota () Hi Lux: Possible Loss Of Control
Toyota HiLux Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 822 HiLux vehicles in the United Kingdom because some may have an incorrectly specified differential unit installed. This wrong part can cause inaccurate speedometer readings and may affect the vehicle's directional control when four-wheel drive is engaged on hard surfaces with low friction. Affected vehicles will be inspected and have the differential replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () HI LUX. Units affected: 822
- Reason
- It is possible that the wrong specification differential unit (Crown Wheel & Pinion) has been installed. Not only can this give an incorrect speedometer reading but if four wheel drive is selected on hard surface/road with low friction then directional control of the vehicle can be affected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect differential if found to be the incorrect specification then replace with the correct specification differential.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-06-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6df30b87-bd4a-475d-8a64-994a9fae8ccc