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please refer to NHTSA issue 11624149. Toyota has dismissed my complaints about the trailer brake controller and has (twice now) closed the complaint I have filed with them regarding the issue I am having with the trailer brake controller. Even though I have been able to reproduce the CPU programming issue with the trailer brake controller with a Toyota Service Technician, Toyota corporate has decided to not move forward with any remedies and has dismissed my concerns. The improper programing on the trailer brake controller in this vehicle is a serious safety issue that should be recalled before an accident occurs and someone is killed.
The ECU in my Sequoia is incorrectly programmed when towing a trailer. I have a 6,000# dual axle electric brake travel trailer that I use my Sequoia to tow with. I set up the trailer specifications in the vehicle computer per the Toyota owner's manual and set the trailer gain per the Toyota owner's manual. The problem I experience is when the gain is set this way the trailer brakes lock-up under moderate braking. To remedy the trailer brakes locking up, I reduce the gain. The problem is, in order to stop the trailer brakes from locking up under moderate to heavy braking, I have to reduce the gain to the point the trailer brakes are effectively not operating. I have already brought the vehicle and trailer to a Toyota dealership, and they were able to reproduce the issue I am experiencing with the brakes. However, Toyota has closed my case with no remedy. I never experienced this issue with the previous vehicle (a 2015 Toyota Tundra) I used to tow this same travel trailer with. I believe the ECU is incorrectly programmed causing a different voltage output being provided to the trailer when 1) the brake pedal is depressed; vs. 2) when the trailer brake controller slider is operated (to set trailer gain).
T-SB-0043-24. In this safety bulletin it is noted that front brakes squeak. Loudly I might state. Happens always in the morning when backing out of covered garage. The bulletin says to verify then replace. Can get no help from Dealership or from Toyota USA. Very annoying and do not know about danger.
- Houston , TX, USA
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