New massive recall in America — 147,000 units affected over brake issue

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Published On: February 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Several major vehicle manufacturers declared a wide-reaching recall that impacted 147,000 vehicles within the US market. Multiple safety concerns have led the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to force Toyota Motors Corporation and General Motors (GM), along with Volvo and Hyundai, to conduct urgent product recalls.

Toyota’s urgent recall: If you own these models, check your brakes now

Toyota is at the forefront of this recall, as 147000 vehicles require attention. The recall contains two fundamental components that represent the main parts of the issue. Brake hose damage affects the first issue in 106,061 rear-wheel-driven 2024-2025 Tacoma model vehicles because mud and dirt accumulation inside wheels can compromise brake hose integrity, which might create a brake fluid leak.

The repair process includes Toyota dealers replacing all two rear brake hoses in affected vehicles free of charge. The safety notice interim letters will begin mailing to Toyota customers on March 24 before a second phase starts after remedy distribution becomes available. The second problem includes 40,922 units, which encompass Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles from 2025, Lexus NX250 and NX350 and their Hybrid versions, and the Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid models from 2024-2025.

A special check of the second-row center seat belt webbing exists because it could be damaged, according to manufacturers. The seat belt assembly replacement will be provided free of charge to customers when needed. The March 24 date marks when owner notification letters will be sent out. The personal customer service at 1-800-331-4331 provides additional information to Toyota vehicle owners. Each recall has been assigned the identification numbers 25TB04 and 25TA04 and 25TA03 and 25LA03.

 

GM, Volvo, and Hyundai recall: You could be driving an unsafe car.

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles containing 70,768 units receive front grille deflectors with chrome finishes. The attachment system holding front grille deflectors in their position can break, which leads to the detachments of those deflectors. The ongoing development of the remedy will lead to mailed owner notification letters that should arrive on March 24. The GMC customer support hotline assists at 1-800-462-8782, where owners should describe recall number N242490120. The Volvo company recalled two thousand sixty-one units of their 2025 EX90 vehicles because of a software problem related to the low-power controller.

The malfunction causes safety-shutter obstruction in both high and low beams when a vehicle runs, which constitutes an extreme security hazard. The LPC software upgrade can be performed remotely through over-the-air technology or at Volvo dealerships without charging customers. The official notifications to car owners will be distributed by mail on April 3. Volvo clients need to call 1-800-458-1552 to report any questions regarding the R10298 recall. The recall affected 1,508 units of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 “N” vehicles with left-foot braking functionality.

Volvo’s Headlight Software Issue

Users of left-foot braking experience reduced brake response because of software flaws in the integrated electronic brake and vehicle control unit. Until the remedy is carried out, owners must avoid utilizing the left-foot braking option. Free-of-charge updates will be performed on the integrated electronic brake and vehicle control unit software through Hyundai dealers. The manufacturing company initiated the letter distribution process toward owners beginning April 7th. Hyundai customers must call 1-855-371-9460 regarding recall number 275 to get assistance from customer service about their issue.

After receiving notification, the affected vehicle owners need to make emergency repairs. Contact the dealership or customer service administrative departments immediately to set up a repair appointment. Immediate action toward solving damaged vehicles ensures road safety and personal defense. Customers can find thorough recall information on the NHTSA website, along with recall information about vehicles. Your protection, together with that of other road users, depends on your knowledge combined with immediate action-taking.

The avoidance of necessary repairs leads vehicles to face greater chances of accidents together with injuries in addition to unexpected mechanical breakdowns. Manufacturers issue recall information to their customers in order to maintain vehicle safety integrity and performance levels. Adhere strictly to any instructions that both car dealerships and manufacturers give for essential repairs. Being informed, together with taking early action, ensures both the safety and dependability of your vehicle.