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Toyota recalls 6.4 million vehicles over faults Toyota recalls 6.4 million vehicles over faults
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Japanese automaker Toyota has recalled 6.4 million vehicles globally over five separate glitches, affecting more than 35,000 cars in the UK. Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has recalled 6.4 million vehicles globally over five separate glitches, affecting more than 35,000 cars in the UK.
The company said the glitches were found in various parts ranging from steering, engine starts and airbags to seats. Toyota said it is not aware of any vehicle crashes, injuries or fatalities caused by the glitches, which were found in 27 models including the RAV4 SUV and Yaris. The company said the glitches were found in various parts ranging from faulty steering wheels, airbags to seats. Toyota said it is not aware of any vehicle crashes, injuries or fatalities caused by the glitches, which were found in 27 models including the RAV4, Hilux, Yaris and Urban Cruiser.
However, it confirmed it received two reports of fires in connection with the engine starter problem.However, it confirmed it received two reports of fires in connection with the engine starter problem.
In some Toyota Yaris and Urban Cruiser models a spring mechanism locking the driver and, in three-door cars, the front passenger seats in position on the adjustment rails may be under-strength and could break if seats are frequently moved back and forwards.In some Toyota Yaris and Urban Cruiser models a spring mechanism locking the driver and, in three-door cars, the front passenger seats in position on the adjustment rails may be under-strength and could break if seats are frequently moved back and forwards.
If the spring breaks, seats may not lock in position and could move in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.If the spring breaks, seats may not lock in position and could move in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
In addition, the automaker said some 3.5 million vehicles will be recalled to replace a spiral cable attached to the driver's side airbag that could be damaged when the steering wheel is turned, causing the air bag to fail to activate in the event of a crash.In addition, the automaker said some 3.5 million vehicles will be recalled to replace a spiral cable attached to the driver's side airbag that could be damaged when the steering wheel is turned, causing the air bag to fail to activate in the event of a crash.
Toyota said in a statement: "We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and concern brought by this recall announcement."Toyota said in a statement: "We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and concern brought by this recall announcement."
The automaker did not say how much the recall would cost.The automaker did not say how much the recall would cost.
It did not specify if the faults stemmed from suppliers or its own manufacturing process.It did not specify if the faults stemmed from suppliers or its own manufacturing process.
The latest recall, the largest announced on a single day, comes after the Japanese company agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle a criminal probe into safety issues in the US last month.The latest recall, the largest announced on a single day, comes after the Japanese company agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle a criminal probe into safety issues in the US last month.