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Toyota BZ4X EV production is restarted, will fix the falling wheel error soon


Toyota on Thursday provided a long-awaited update and solution about Electric Vehicle BZ4Xhas been plagued by an annoying problem for months: Its wheels could fall off.

A few months after the problem was initially noted, Toyota said it was a supplier issue, with the hub bolts possibly coming loose after sharp turns or braking – obviously very quickly, like Wheel separation has been reported in some vehicles after being driven a few miles.

Hub bolt supplier allegedly defective, according to Update recall document posted by the federal government on Friday, is Japan’s Meidoh, while a number of Chinese suppliers manufacture the wheels.

2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD

2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD

In affected vehicles, Toyota explained that the hub bolt will be replaced with a new design – plus washers – and the wheel will be replaced with an improved one. The repair will of course be done free of charge to the customer.

Toyota asked customers not to drive until repairs were complete, and it went beyond the usual recall process with BZ4X customers, offering them Lexus-like remedies, including a loaner vehicle. with refundable fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, $5,000 credit. and extended warranty and Free fast charging exclusive right. It even offers to buy back the cars.

2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD

2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD

Toyota says about 260 U.S. vehicles are involved in the recall, and that the new parts will reach customers starting in November. Recall documents currently list the number at 661 vehicles, which is likely to include: vehicle models in various stages of transportation and owned by the dealer.

The problem affects approximately 2,700 BZ4X and 2,600 Subaru Solterra According to Toyota. Solterra shares these components down to part numbers, but Subaru has verified that none of the affected Solterras are sold in the US, either to dealers or to retail buyers.

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