Toyota Sequoia recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 20, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2018 Toyota Sequoia, Tundra

Recall number

18V122000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 64,901 units

Why it was recalled

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.