The wheels have come off Toyota’s EV strategy — literally

Less than two months since its launch, the bZ4X — Toyota’s first mass-produced EV — is being recalled due to an increased risk that the tires could loosen and eventually come off the vehicle. According to the automaker, the problem is caused by a malfunction in the wheels’ hub bolts: The hub bolt that’s attached to the tire may loosen due to repeated sharp turns and sudden braking. Therefore, if you continue to drive in that state, abnormal noise will be generated, and in the worst case, the tires may fall off. Naturally, Toyota’s urging the affected owners not to…

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