Toyota recalls first mass-produced EVs less than 2 months after launch

TOKYO :Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall 2,700 of its first mass-produced electric vehicles because of a danger that wheels could come loose.

Japan's safety regulator said sharp turns and sudden braking could cause a hub bolt to loosen, raising the risk of a wheel coming off the vehicle. The regulator said it was not aware of any accidents being caused by the defect. The recall comes less than two months after Toyota, a relative latecomer to the EV market, rolled out the electric SUV, bZ4X, to the domestic market, albeit as a lease only option.

Toyota has repeatedly pushed back against the criticism, arguing the necessity to offer a variety of powertrains to suit different markets and customers.

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