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Toyota Philippines recalls over 28,000 Raize units over possible braking issues
Toyota Philippines recalls over 28,000 Raize units over possible braking issues
Benise Balaoing,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 21, 2025 02:39 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 21, 2025 07:05 PM PHT
MANILA -- Toyota Motors Philippines said it will be servicing more than 28,000 cars to reprogram a part of its engine.
MANILA -- Toyota Motors Philippines said it will be servicing more than 28,000 cars to reprogram a part of its engine.
In a letter sent to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Toyota said it will be servicing for free 28,828 units of the Toyota Raize produced between December 1, 2021 through July 15, 2024.
In a letter sent to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Toyota said it will be servicing for free 28,828 units of the Toyota Raize produced between December 1, 2021 through July 15, 2024.
According to Toyota, improper programming of the engine's electronic control unit (ECU) may "make the brake pedal harder to press" in certain driving conditions, "which means the vehicle may take longer to stop."
According to Toyota, improper programming of the engine's electronic control unit (ECU) may "make the brake pedal harder to press" in certain driving conditions, "which means the vehicle may take longer to stop."
The carmaker said this may occur during frequent braking operation in high altitude areas.
The carmaker said this may occur during frequent braking operation in high altitude areas.
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The company said it will notify affected customers, who will then need to set an appointment with their dealers to get their engines reprogrammed.
The company said it will notify affected customers, who will then need to set an appointment with their dealers to get their engines reprogrammed.
In late January, another car giant, Honda, also recalled some of its cars in the Philippines over their pressure fuel pump and steering gearbox issues.
In late January, another car giant, Honda, also recalled some of its cars in the Philippines over their pressure fuel pump and steering gearbox issues.
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