Recently, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched the 2021 Fortuner. During the said event, it was confirmed that the company is recalling Fortuner SUVs manufactured between November 2017 to September 2018. To be more specific, the Fortuners affected by the recall are those equipped with the 2.7-liter 2TR-FE gasoline engine.
According to Rainnier Gregorio, the First Vice-President for Customer Service Operations, owners were already informed of this recall. This recall however, isn’t exclusive to the Philippines nor is the issue isolated to Toyota alone.
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In fact, this recall covers a whopping 3.2 million cars worldwide. It also affects several Mitsubishi, Maruti-Suzuki, Acura, Perodua, Honda, and several other models from several manufacturers. Currently, a recall is active in North America, Malaysia, Canada, and many other countries.
Being stranded in far flung areas is not a fun experience
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The culprit is a fuel pump, which has been found out to have weak plastic impellers. Even on normal operation, there’s a possibility that the said pump can prematurely fail. A damaged fuel pump can lead to engine stalls, which in turn might result in stranding you in the middle of nowhere or in the middle of the street.
If that doesn’t happen, the defective fuel pump can also cause loss of power while driving at low speeds – something you don’t want while climbing a hill or when dealing with rough terrain.
TMP also clarified that the 2021 Toyota Fortuner isn’t affected by the recall. The recall after all, only involves gasoline-powered Fortuner variants which have been dropped for the 2021 version of the Toyota made midsize SUV. In addition, Fortuner variants using the 2.4-liter and 2.8-liter turbodiesel engines, regardless of model year, are unaffected.
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner does not have a gasoline variant, so it's unaffected by the recall
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Know more about Toyota Fortuner 2024
The Toyota Fortuner 2023 sold in our market spans six five trim levels and 11 variants. Toyota Fortuner prices in the Philippines range from PHP 1,633,000 for the Fortuner G 2.4 M/T to PHP 2,509,000 for the flagship GR Sport 2.8 A/T. This midsize SUV spans two turbodiesel options, with most of the range equipped with a 6-speed automatic gearbox (6-speed manual for the base variant) as well as a 4x2 drivetrain (4x4 is available on the LTD trim and is standard on the GR Sport). The Fortuner brings a length of 4,795mm, a width of 1,855mm, and a height of 1,835mm on a 2,745mm wheelbase.
The lowest monthly installment starts at Php 19,683 for the G 2.4 4x2, with 60-month payment terms on a 50 percent downpayment. As a contender in the midsize SUV segment, the Toyota Fortuner faces off against a slew of rivals including the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Nissan Terra, Ford Everest, Isuzu mu-X, and Foton Toplander.
₱ 1,736,000 - ₱ 2,595,000
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