Toyota recalls more than 82 thousands of hybrids because of problems in electrical

This is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h 2006 and 2007 model years, sold in the U.S., said the agency Autostat.

According to the report of representatives of the Japanese company, the cars respond due to poor soldering of transistors in smart power modules (IPM). This problem in hot weather can cause failure in electronic circuits. In the event of such a case the computer will command the vehicle to activate the safe mode of motion (at low speeds and short distances). Breakage can also cause sudden complete stop the car.

Total recall of about 45,500 vehicles will undergo Toyota Highlander Hybrid 36 700 and Lexus RX 400h. Owners will be notified once the company receives all the necessary parts, then the experts will be replaced free of charge and modules IPM. "We apologize to all our customers and hope that the problem will be solved in the near future," - said a spokesman for Toyota, according to the portal Proceedings.