Since September 2009, Toyota has recalls covering more than 13 million vehicles in the U. S. With the company facing hundreds of lawsuits, security experts and industry analysts argue that quality problems can pursue the world's largest automaker in the coming years, affecting the reputation and bottom line.
In February, Toyota announced that it would recover 2.17 million vehicles to fix a mechanical failure that could cause a speed control.
Toyota latest recalls, including models: 2004 and 2005, Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Solara, Avalon and Highlander HV 2004 2006. Affected Lexus models 2004 and 2005 RX 330 and ice 330 and RX 400h 2006, the company said.
Since January, the company will mail notices to owners make an appointment with an authorized dealer to have their vehicles inspected once a sufficient number of spare parts are made, says Toyota.
Meanwhile, consumers see any abnormal sound required to make an appointment for vehicle inspection, the report said.
Toyota owners urged to visit the respective website of the company and http://www.toyota.com/recall http://www.lexus.com/recall. You can also contact the U. S. Toyota (800) 331-4331 or Lexus (800) 255-3987.
Toyota recall affects 550,000 vehicles worldwide
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Toyota Motor Corp.. recalling about 550,000 vehicles worldwide for problems that could make vehicles difficult to steer, the Japanese automaker announced November 9.
According to Toyota, the recall applies to 447 000 vehicles in North America, 38,000 in Japan, 25,000 in Australia and New Zealand, 14,000 in Europe, the Middle East 10 000 14 000 Asia outside Japan.
A total of 79 statements made about people with disabilities, dating from 2007. No accidents or injuries reported as a result of the defect.
This withdrawal may be due to the outer ring of the crankshaft pulley is aligned with the inner ring. Misalignment will cause the noise signal or warning lights. If the problem is corrected, the wheel can be difficult due to the power steering pump belt can be isolated from the pulley.
In the U.S., Toyota recalled 283,200 Toyota, including the 2004 and 2005 Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Solara, and Avalon in 2004, Highlander HV 2006 and 137.00 Lexus vehicles between 2004 and 2005 and 2006 ES330 and RX330 RX 400h.
Some models Alphard, Highlander, Highlander and Lexus hybrid models may also be affected many.
From January 2012, Toyota sent by email to the owner in the United States in the notice to make an appointment with an authorized dealer of vehicles inspected. Parts are replaced at no cost.
For more information, please contact the owners of Toyota (800-331-4331) and Lexus owners can call (800-255-3987). Additional information is available at www.toyota.com / recall.
