Another Toyota Safety Recall Announced ~
Toyota has announced another recall of 1.53 million cars globally. Of these, 740,000 are located in the U.S. The Lexus, Avalon, and other models are being recalled due to brake fluid and fuel pump problems. This recall is the latest in a string of "quality lapses" for the world's number one auto maker.
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling about 740,000 cars in the U.S. and 599,000 in Japan. The remainder are in Europe and other markets around the world.
Over the past year, more than 10 million cars and trucks worldwide for a variety of problems ~ from braking problems in its Prius hybrid to faulty gas pedals and floor mats that can trap accelerators. In August, Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada because of the potential for their engines to stall.
This most recent recall involves a problem with the brake master cylinder which could lead to weaker braking power. Some models in Japan and elsewhere - but not in North America - have an electrical problem with the fuel pump which could cause the engine to stall. As of yet, no accidents have been reported from the two defects.
The recall decision was made under Toyota's new quality control regime which was implemented during the last several months in response to criticism that the company was slow in handling the onslaught of safety problems earlier this year.
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