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Goodbye Toyota and Lexus – over 100,000 cars recalled for engine failure – here’s the list of models

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Toyota is facing one of its most expensive and complex recalls after discovering a defect in the V-6 twin-turbocharged engines powering both the Tundra pickup trucks and the luxury Lexus LX SUVs. This issue affects vehicles from the 2022 and 2023 model years, specifically those produced between November 2021 and February 2023, and for the Lexus LX, from July 2021 to November 2022.

 

 

What’s wrong with these engines?

 

 

The defect that triggered this large-scale recall can cause the engine to stall suddenly while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. The root of the problem stems from machining debris left inside the engine during production, which can lead to engine knocking, rough operation, difficulty starting, and, in the worst cases, total loss of power.

 

In May 2024, Toyota notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of this issue. At the time, the company estimated that only 1% of the 102,092 potentially affected vehicles might exhibit the defect. However, this figure was largely due to limitations in NHTSA’s reporting system, where Toyota explained that it was unable to provide an accurate estimate of the number of vehicles affected.

 

 

Drastic solution: complete engine replacement

 

 

 

Two months after the initial filing, Toyota still had not determined exactly how many vehicles were affected, leading to a radical decision: replace the engines in every potentially impacted vehicle. This means swapping out the engines in over 100,000 vehicles, including approximately 98,600 Tundras and 3,500 Lexus LX SUVs.

 

So far, this solution only applies to non-hybrid versions of the 3.4-liter V-6 twin-turbocharged engines (designated V35A). The hybrid Tundra models are not included in this recall because, in the event of an engine failure, their electric motors can still provide power to the vehicle.

 

 

How the issue was discovered

 

 

The investigation began in March 2022, when a customer reported a sudden engine stall. Toyota found that the main engine bearings had seized. More reports followed, and as Toyota continued its investigation, it became clear that machining debris was responsible for the engine failures.

 

By 2023, Toyota had accumulated 166 technical reports, and 824 warranty claims related to this problem. This led the company to issue a voluntary recall of the affected vehicles. Even engines that initially appeared to be in good condition were found to have issues after thorough inspection.

 

 

Financial impact of the recall

 

 

Replacing over 100,000 engines will come at a significant cost to Toyota. Beyond the price of the new engines themselves, the company will also need to cover labour costs for removing the faulty engines and installing the replacements. There’s a concern that this massive recall could affect the production of new vehicles, as manufacturing capacity may need to be redirected to produce replacement engines for the recall.

 

Despite the high cost, Toyota has been praised for taking such a comprehensive approach to safety, even though it’s uncertain how many vehicles are actually at risk. The company plans to send notices to vehicle owners before the end of the month, informing them about the recall and the next steps.

 

 

Toyota’s commitment to long-term customer trust

 

This recall highlights Toyota’s dedication to maintaining long-term customer trust by addressing issues head-on, no matter the scale or cost involved. Although only a fraction of the affected vehicles may experience engine failure, Toyota’s decision to replace over 100,000 engines is a testament to its proactive approach to safety and reliability. By opting for a complete engine replacement rather than a smaller-scale fix, Toyota is reinforcing its brand reputation as one that prioritizes customer well-being over short-term financial concerns. In a competitive market where reliability is a key selling point, this recall serves as a clear message: Toyota is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the performance and safety of its vehicles remain uncompromised.

 

 

Toyota has taken a bold and proactive stance by addressing this engine defect in their V-6 twin-turbocharged vehicles. Replacing all potentially affected engines, while costly, ensures that customer safety is the top priority. By doing so, the company demonstrates a strong commitment to resolving quality issues, even if the financial co

nsequences are significant.

 

 

– Union Rayo

 

 

 

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HAPPENING NOW: LG election holds in Rivers despite police absence •PHOTOS

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The local government election has commenced in Rivers State, despite the absence of police to man the process.

 

Our source hinted that sensitive materials have been distributed across the local government areas.

 

 

The state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to conduct the local government election amid tensions in the state.

 

 

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Nigerian Police Refund N1million Cash Extorted From Corps Members In Lagos As Officers Undergo Probe

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Three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been refunded N1million, which was allegedly extorted by four police officers in Surulere area of Lagos State.

 

The officers reportedly demanded the money after the corps members failed to provide a physical copy of a driver’s licence.

 

 

An X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, had shared details of the incident, stating that one of the corps members was also forced to transfer Bitcoin worth $842 to the officers.

 

 

The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the officers involved had been identified and were undergoing interrogation.

 

“The rogue men of the Area C command of the @LagosPoliceNG who extorted over 1 million naira from the corp members have refunded the money,” Fasipe tweeted on Friday, October 4.

 

 

Hundeyin had stated that the outcome of the trial would determine the culpability of the officers, which could lead to their dismissal. Fasipe also expressed appreciation for the efforts of both Hundeyin and the Lagos State NYSC office in facilitating the refund.

 

He further added, “I like to appreciate @BenHundeyin and the @officialnyscng Lagos State for their efforts too. I also like to use the opportunity to say hello to my friend in Delta State, @Brightgoldenboy.”

 

 

 

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FBI Requests EFCC’s Assistance To Arrest Two Nigerians, Shodiya Babatunde and Yinka Ahmed For Stealing $13Million From American Healthcare Provider…

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to help track down and apprehend two Nigerian fugitives wanted over a multimillion-dollar healthcare scheme in the United States.

 

 

Babatunde Shodiya and Yinka Jamiu were indicted on September 25 by a grand jury at the U.S. District Court of Minnesota over their involvement in a scheme that saw several healthcare providers lose $13 million between October 2020 and 2024.

 

American officials said the suspects are citizens and residents of Nigeria and urged Nigeria’s frontline anti-graft office to help locate and take them into custody, according to officials familiar with the matter who briefed Peoples Gazette.

 

 

The U.S. officials have reached out to us and they said the suspects are hiding in the country,” an EFCC agent said under anonymity to comment on an ongoing investigation. “We have an obligation to honour the request of our U.S. counterparts as part of our longstanding collaboration to combat cross-border crimes.”

 

Messrs Shodiya and Jamiu targeted at least four Minnesota-based health service providers and tricked them into paying $13 million to a manipulated account rather than the intended beneficiaries.

 

 

Knowing that Optum Pay was the preferred payment system that major health service providers adopted in Minnesota, Messrs Shodiya and Jamiu created a fake domain to divert payment for health plans into an account they set up.

 

After creating a fake domain, fairviewhospitals.org, they opened email accounts in the name of the hospital’s CEO, executive vice-president and business analyst.

 

 

With the fake addresses, Messrs Shodiya and Jamiu sent emails to Fairview employees directing them to “access an Internet link and provide information,” including their usernames and passwords.

 

From the information supplied by the unsuspecting staff, the duo gained access to Fairview’s Optum Pay account and changed the bank information to another account.

 

“Defendants Babatunde and Ahmed then changed the banking information on vendor accounts in order to direct third-party vendors to transfer funds intended for Fairview Health into unauthorised bank accounts controlled by the defendants and their co-conspirators,” the indictment sheet stated.

 

 

While posing as Fairview Health CEO and executives, the suspects contacted vendor companies, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, to update their payment accounts with new ones.

 

“On or about July 29, 2020, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota made approximately 18 wire transfers totalling nearly $8 million to an account controlled by the defendants,” stated the indictment.

 

Company B, another vendor whose identity the FBI shielded, transferred over $1 million to the fraudulent account on November 19, 2020.

 

 

Company A, a vendor health plan provider, deposited $2.8 million into the fake account in two tranches: $1.4 million on November 25, 2020, and the second $1.4 million on December 4, 2020.

 

For impersonating Fairview’s CEO and other business executives on June 20, 2020, Mr Shodiya was facing additional charges of aggravated identity theft asides the wire fraud charges.

 

The duo will forfeit any money and property linked to the proceeds of the fraud to the U.S. government.

 

If the EFCC successfully tracks down Mr Shodiya and Mr Jamiu, they will be extradited to the U.S. to stand trial.

 

 

Peoples Gazette

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