Recall alert: Toyota recalls almost 700K vehicles

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By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Officials with Toyota have announced a massive recall affecting almost 700,000 cars, SUVs and truck s in the U.S.

The alert was issued because the fuel pump can malfunction and cause the engines to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, The Associated Press reported.

Vehicles affected by the recall involve some 2018 and 2019 model years of the following Lexus vehicles:

Two additional 2019 models, Avalon and Corolla, are included in the recall, the AP reported.

  • LS 500

  • RC 350

  • RC 300

  • GS 350

  • IS 300

  • ES 350

  • LX 570

  • GX 460

  • RX350

The recall also affects some 2018 and 2019 Toyota branded vehicles including the following models:

  • 4Runner

  • Camry

  • Highlander

  • Land Cruiser

  • Sequoia

  • Sienna

  • Tacoma

  • Tundra

Owners of the vehicles subjected to the recall will be notified by mail in mid-March. The company is still coming up with its repair plan.

For more information visit Toyota's or Lexus's recall pages.