A3, Kingston on Thames, Surrey, ENGLAND – August 2023: Toyota External Logo Sign (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)
Toyota has issued a recall for its 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles over a potential issue with the tow hitch.Â
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the tow hitch cover may detach and can become a road hazard, increasing the possibility of a crash.Â
The tow hitch cover is attached to the rear bumper.Â
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The recall is expected to affect more than 43,000 cars.Â
Drivers are urged to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the tow hitch cover replaced, and the rear bumper modified, free of charge. Â
Based in New York, Stephen Freeman is a Senior Editor at Trending Insurance News. Previously he has worked for Forbes and The Huffington Post. Steven is a graduate of Risk Management at the University of New York.