{"id":646660,"date":"2026-05-04T06:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T06:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/646660\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T06:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T06:53:12","slug":"thousands-of-vehicles-affected-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/646660\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands of vehicles affected in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Toyota has announced a recall for more than 100,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwapps.tc.gc.ca\/Saf-Sec-Sur\/7\/VRDB-BDRV\/search-recherche\/detail.aspx?lang=eng&amp;rn=2012253\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vehicles in Canada<\/a> due to an issue with the suspension arm which could lead to loss of control while driving. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The recall notice was posted on Transport Canada first in August 2012 and later updated last Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cOn some vehicles, if the rear wheel alignment toe adjustment locking nuts are improperly tightened when an alignment is performed in the field, backlash may develop in the threaded portion of the suspension arm (shaft and turnbuckle), followed by the formation of rust,\u201d the notice said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cIf this occurs, threads may wear, causing the arm to separate which could result in loss of vehicle control.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Vehicles affected by the recall include the following:<\/p>\n<p>Toyota Lexus \u2013 Model Number HS 250h, manufactured in 2010Toyota RAV4 models manufactured in the years 2006 to 2011 <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Customers are advised that the dealers will inspect the equipment and verify the tightening torque of the lock nuts, or replace the arms, as necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">For more information about the recall, customers can check the automaker\u2019s website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyota.ca\/RECALLS-LOOKUP\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">There have been multiple recalls associated with vehicles from Toyota since the beginning of 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">In March, the same carmaker initiated a recall for nearly 40,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/business\/autos\/article\/nearly-40000-toyota-models-recalled-in-canada-due-to-improper-manufacturing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota Highlander vehicles<\/a> stating an issue of improper manufacturing, where the seatback recliners were in danger of unlocking and potentially moving in the event of a crash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/business\/autos\/article\/nearly-20000-toyota-vehicles-recalled-in-canada-due-to-risk-of-rear-doors-opening-while-driving\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota recalled<\/a> nearly 20,000 Prius models in February due to the rear doors potentially being at a risk of opening when driving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">In January, the automaker issued a recall for more than 12,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/business\/autos\/article\/thousands-of-toyota-trucks-recalled-due-to-potentially-faulty-rear-view-camera\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tundra trucks<\/a> due to an issue with the rear-view cameras.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/business\/autos\/article\/nearly-21000-vehicles-recalled-across-canada-over-safety-related-issues\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">20,800 vehicles recalled across Canada over safety-related issues<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Toyota has announced a recall for more than 100,000 vehicles in Canada due to an issue with 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