As part of a wider, international recall the giant Japanese automobile manufacturer, Toyota, is recalling 1.8 million vehicles for a variety of safety reasons. By the time the global recall is over at least6.39 million vehicles will have been sent back to the factory for repairs.
In the United States the recall involves 1.3 million cars with bad electrical connections that have the potential of deactivating air bags. If an air bag is deactivated it could fail to inflate during an accident, leading to serious injury of even death.
An additional 472,500 small cars, including the 2006-2010 Yaris hatchbacks and 2007-2010 Yaris sedans, and the 2008-2010 Scion XDs are being recalled due to defective springs in the front seat rails, which could inhibit the seats from locking into place.
Toyota is also recalling 40,500 Pontiac Vibes even though it is made by General Motors because Toyota designed and engineered the car on behalf of GM when the two companies shared a factory in California. GM dealers said they will make the repairs as soon as Toyota sends them the necessary parts.
Toyota said that the cars are being recalled as a precaution; no known injuries have resulted from these defects. They added that Toyota has “made fundamental changes to become a more responsive and customer-focused organization, and are committed to continued improvements.”
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