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Toyota Recalls 1.5 Million More Cars
Toyota is recalling 1.5 million cars in around the world for a brake fluid leak. This is roughly the same number of cars that Toyota sold in the US between September 2009-10 . Affected models in the US include the Avalon (2005-6); the Lexus IS 250, 350 and GS 300 (06); and the Highlander and […]
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Toyota to Stop Building & Selling 8 Models in US Market
After issuing recalls since late last year, Toyota has decided to stop building and selling eight of its models in the US market. The Camry, Corolla, Avalon, Matrix, RAV4, Tundra, Highlander, and Sequioa are affected. The company will resume sales and manufacturing after it figures out why accelerators have been sticking. The Dallas Morning News […]
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Toyota to Repair Gas Pedals, Brake Systems After Recall
After a major recall in September, Toyota is installing new brake systems and shorter gas pedals on about 3.8 million cars. After those modifications, the cars will no longer be in danger of accelerating unintentionally. The Detroit Free Press reports: For 2005 through 2010 model year Toyota Avalons, 2007 through 2010 Camry and Lexus ES350, […]
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Analysts: Toyota Recall Not Expected To Create Lasting Company Damage
Yesterday, Toyota announced a recall of up to 3.8 million cars, its biggest domestic recall ever. The company is replacing floor mats, which may cause accelerators to stick. BusinessWeek details the recall’s impact on Toyota: …the news could have been worse for Toyota Motor Corp. The problem can be fixed with relative ease by exchanging […]
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Toyota Recalls Scions, Corollas for Braking Problems
Toyota Motor Corp yesterday announced a recall of almost 96,000 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Scion cars due to potential accumulation of ice on their braking systems. Reuters has more: The recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion xD vehicles, all equipped with 1.8 liter engines, the […]