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Toyota in Europe calls back 8 models

Posted on February 1, 2010 with No Comments

In order to solve the highly-advertised throttle pedal trouble Toyota Motor Europe is recalling 8 models which are equal to 1.8m units possibly being affected.

The different models which are being recalled are: iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009); Aygo (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009); Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010); Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009); Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 Jan 2010); Avensis (Nov 2008 – Dec 2009); Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009) and RAV4 (Nov 2005 – Nov 2009). No other Toyota models are involved.

Tadashi Arashima who is the Toyota Motor Europe president and CEO remarked in a statement that “Toyota’s policy is to put its customers first in all circumstances.” He further stated that; “We understand that the current situation is creating concerns and we deeply regret it. We would also like to reassure customers the potential accelerator pedal issue only occurs in very rare circumstances. The announced action is a preventive measure aimed to guarantee the highest safety standards to all customers.”

The recall was due to the European unit affirming that 26 happenings – and perhaps more were recorded after its throttle pedal mechanism clinging trouble had turned up.

Toyota announced that: “A running change in production using different parts has already been implemented model-by-model for the models on sale in Europe. Therefore there is no need or intention to stop production in Europe.” Toyota further stated that it did not get news of any accidents even though it notified owners with concerns to reach their adjacent dealer.