Toyota recalls 466,000 vehicles globally for spare tire, braking issues

Posted on 7/29/2014 5:50:19 PM

Toyota said on Thursday it would recall 466,000 minivans and car worldwide, primarily in the United States, may spare tire brake failure and loss. Japanese carmaker said it is recalling about 16,000 model from the 2013 Lexus GS sedan, because the braking system switch may cause the system while driving, which may cause unexpected vehicle deceleration activated. Toyota said it is not aware of any accidents related to the problem, injury or death. Dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly. Affected vehicles, about 10,500 in the United States, 1,900 were sold in Europe, China and other markets in 1400 1,400 Toyota nozzles spokesman said. Toyota is also recalling about 450,000 Toyota Sienna minivans from model years 2004 to 2011 for the original sale of the use of road salt to melt ice and snow in cold weather states. Some of the vehicles, from 2004 to 2010 model years, participated in the April 2010 recall. The company said the affected vehicles have a place with a spare tire carrier cable will hold a lightweight foam placed underneath the water splash protection. Road salt can corrode the cable may cause the spare tire to fall off. The spokesman said Toyota head rotor did not realize that accidents, injuries or reports related to this issue of death. Dealers will replace the bracket assembly as part of the recall. Affected minivans, about 370,000 in the United States, 80,000 were sold in Canada and 400 in Western Europe, the spokesman said.

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