Toyota recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles

Gerald · 01-26-11, 07:39 AM

TOKYO – Toyota is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles around the world for various defects that may cause fuel leakage — the latest in quality control woes for the Japanese automaker.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it was recalling a wide range of models, including the IS and GS Lexus luxury models in North America and the Avensis sedan and station wagon models in Europe.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/01...es-1956580065/

Note: Published January 26, 2011

Betonov · 01-26-11, 10:22 AM

What , again ?? The Japs are loosing it. Overworking can have this effects

longam · 01-26-11, 06:57 PM

Nothing new in the auto industry

http://www.theautoinsurance.com/a-hi...-auto-recalls/

01-26-11, 08:16 PM

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Nothing new in the auto industry

Yes, 139 different recalls last year, 6 were Toyota/Lexus.

Growler · 01-26-11, 08:28 PM

Been driving my 2000 Camry for eight years. @195K miles, no problems. Total maintenance beyond normal usage: @US$1200, not counting body work from a deer strike.

Wife's been driving a 2002 Echo for seven years. @100K, no problems. Total maintenance cost (beyond normal oil, tires, wiper blades) @US$800.

I trust the brand. I trust the repairs. I base this trust on my experience with the cars. Your mileage may vary.

Toyota's been at the top of the game for a long time; it was inevitable that something would fail to live up to high (and wholly justified) global expectations for the brand. Whoever's next at the top of the heap will have the same thing happen. Nobody's stays number One all the time. They had a good run. They've made some mistakes. And I will probably buy from them again, regardless of recent recall drama being played out in the press.

01-26-11, 07:39 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Toyota recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles TOKYO – Toyota is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles around the world for various defects that may cause fuel leakage — the latest in quality control woes for the Japanese automaker. Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it was recalling a wide range of models, including the IS and GS Lexus luxury models in North America and the Avensis sedan and station wagon models in Europe. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/01...es-1956580065/ Note: Published January 26, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

01-26-11, 08:28 PM	#5
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Been driving my 2000 Camry for eight years. @195K miles, no problems. Total maintenance beyond normal usage: @US$1200, not counting body work from a deer strike. Wife's been driving a 2002 Echo for seven years. @100K, no problems. Total maintenance cost (beyond normal oil, tires, wiper blades) @US$800. I trust the brand. I trust the repairs. I base this trust on my experience with the cars. Your mileage may vary. Toyota's been at the top of the game for a long time; it was inevitable that something would fail to live up to high (and wholly justified) global expectations for the brand. Whoever's next at the top of the heap will have the same thing happen. Nobody's stays number One all the time. They had a good run. They've made some mistakes. And I will probably buy from them again, regardless of recent recall drama being played out in the press. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

01-26-11, 10:22 AM	#2
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	What , again ?? The Japs are loosing it. Overworking can have this effects

01-26-11, 06:57 PM	#3
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Nothing new in the auto industry http://www.theautoinsurance.com/a-hi...-auto-recalls/