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Toyota hit by more car faults
Japanese car manufacturer is in the process of fixing over 1.6 million cars globally, after another fault was found to be impacting a number of its vehicles.
Following problems with faulty accelerators and floor mats, the manufacturer recalled millions of cars in the US, Asia, Europe and South America, but earlier this week a new problem with oil hoses was found.
Some 1.3 million cars have been recalled in North America after potentially leaky oil hoses. Repairs for this problem have been ongoing in Japan since October last year.
Models impacted include the Sienna minivan, the Highlander, the Blade, the Vanguard and the Harrier.
However, Toyota has said that this latest issue does not count as another recall as it is a "service campaign" in which car owners are informed of the problems through their dealer.
It also noted that the fault with oil hoses is not a safety issue.
Written by Kimberley Homer.
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Toyota to enter Japan's small car market (29th September 2010)
Toyota comes under further recall criticism (21st May 2010)
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Toyota boss faces workforce in Japan (5th March 2010)
Following problems with faulty accelerators and floor mats, the manufacturer recalled millions of cars in the US, Asia, Europe and South America, but earlier this week a new problem with oil hoses was found.
Some 1.3 million cars have been recalled in North America after potentially leaky oil hoses. Repairs for this problem have been ongoing in Japan since October last year.
Models impacted include the Sienna minivan, the Highlander, the Blade, the Vanguard and the Harrier.
However, Toyota has said that this latest issue does not count as another recall as it is a "service campaign" in which car owners are informed of the problems through their dealer.
It also noted that the fault with oil hoses is not a safety issue.
Written by Kimberley Homer.
Related news stories:
Toyota to enter Japan's small car market (29th September 2010)
Toyota comes under further recall criticism (21st May 2010)
Toyota shareholders sue troubled firm (22nd March 2010)
Toyota boss faces workforce in Japan (5th March 2010)
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