Jan 26
Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles
Posted in: car, Today's Chili, Toyota
Just when you thought it was safe to go into a Toyota dealership, the car manufacturer recalls another 1.7 million vehicles, putting the grand worldwide total at 12 million vehicle recalls since December 2009.
The latest recall from the company is largely Japan-based, with 1.3 million vehicles being pulled from its native market, making this that country’s second largest auto recall ever. The recall does affect some US cars too, however–255,000 in all (plus 10,000 in Europe). Those vehicles include 2006-07 Lexus GS300/350 sedans, 2006-09 Lexus IS250 sedans, 2006-early 2008 Lexus IS350 sedans.
The recall centers around fuel leak problems, and while the company hasn’t received any reports of death of injury, more than 75 customers in the US and 140 customers in Japan have complained about the issue. In all, Toyota expects the repairs to cost around $240 million.
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