Toyota recalls 1.7m cars after new concerns
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Car manufacturer Toyota is to recall almost 1.7 million cars in two simultaneous recalls, that include the Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250, after concerns over fuel systems, which, if combined, amount to the biggest Toyota recall for six years.
Japan's transport ministry stated that it was possible for slight cracks to appear in fuel pipes in Avensis models, which may widen if the cars continue to be used. In the United Kingdom, Toyota GB are offering free repairs, which are expected to take around four and a half hours each. The Lexus IS 250 is involved a separate recall, with around 280 thousand models outside of Japan being recalled over a faulty fuel pressure sensor, which can possibly come loose, causing a fuel leak.
The Managing Director of Toyota GB stated "We are committed to putting the customer first and have a total focus on the quality of all our products. We will liaise with our customers to carry out the repair procedures as efficiently as possible, with minimal disruption".
Toyota has recalled over 16 million cars globally since late 2009.
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Sources
- "Toyota recalls 19,000 UK cars over fuel system concerns" — BBC News Online, January 26, 2011
- Hiroko Tabuchi. "Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles on Fuel Pipe Concerns" — New York Times, January 26, 2011
- Chris Gallagher. "Toyota recalls 1.7 million vehicles as quality woes mount" — Reuters, January 26, 2011
