Toyota recalls all-electric bZ4X over wheels falling off

Toyota has recalled more than 2,000 all-electric SUVs over problems that could cause the wheels or axles to fall off.

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The Japanese company said the issue is with nuts or bolts on the bZ4X,

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which recently went on sale in the United States.

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The recall involves some 2,700 vehicles sold in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Toyota announced the recall Thursday.

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"After low-mileage use, all of the hub bolts on the wheel of the subject vehicles can

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loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle," a spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC.

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"If a wheel detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could result

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"If a wheel detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could result

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"If a wheel detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could result

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While the company doesn't know how to fix the problem yet, dealers are picking up the vehicles

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the customers and giving them free loaners in the meantime, CNN reported.

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The bZ4X is Toyota's first widely available, all-electric vehicle that was designed as a battery electric

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vehicle from the outset and not a conversion from gas.

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