Toyota to recall 681,500 vehicles over safety concerns

[dipsydoodle]

Source: BBC News

Toyota has recalled 681,500 vehicles in the US dealing a blow to its efforts to rebuild its image after a number of safety issues in recent years.

It is recalling 70,500 Camry and 116,000 Venza cars to fix silicon grease leaks that may cause starting problems.

Another 495,000 Tacoma vehicles need repairs to faulty steering wheels that may deactivate the driver's air bag.

Toyota is the world's third-largest carmaker.

"Toyota is currently obtaining the necessary replacement parts. Once the replacement parts are available, we will notify owners," the firm said in a statement.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17295902

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I tried the joke google search to see if this is a dupe and blanked.

[liberal N proud]

1. Having trouble starting is better than trouble stopping I guess

The airbag could be a concern if you have one of the no stopping Toyotas.

[madokie]

2. I'd rather walk carrying the steering wheel of a ford

as be the owner of a TOYota

[obxhead]

3. That's right. Ford has never had a problem with their cars.

[madokie]

6. I didn't say that

[peace13]

4. I'd rather carry 80 pounds of Pinto beans...

than ride in a Ford Pinto! : )

[madokie]

7. Me too

[Kolesar]

5. I couldn't fix your brakes, so I made your horn louder

--Steven Wright

[onehandle]

8. Remember when stuff from Japan was considered junk?

Are we back to those days again?