Toyota to recall 5.8 million cars in Japan, China, Europe over Takata airbags
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Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday said it was recalling a total of about 5.8 million cars at home and abroad over potentially faulty air bag inflators made by Takata Corp.
The recall, which includes the Corolla and the Vitz subcompact hatchback model which is marketed overseas as the Yaris, covers models produced between May 2000 and November 2001, and April 2006 and December 2014, the company said in an email.
It affects about 1.16 million vehicles sold in Japan, and also includes about 820,000 cars sold in China and around 1.47 million cars in the European market.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Toyota models are affected by this recall?
Which specific Toyota models are affected by this recall?
The recall includes the Corolla and the Vitz subcompact hatchback model. The Vitz is marketed overseas as the Yaris.
Q.What is the primary reason for Toyota's recall of these vehicles?
What is the primary reason for Toyota's recall of these vehicles?
Toyota is recalling these vehicles due to potentially faulty air bag inflators. These inflators were made by Takata Corp.
Q.Which geographic markets are most affected by Toyota's recall?
Which geographic markets are most affected by Toyota's recall?
The recall affects about 1.47 million cars in Europe and 1.16 million vehicles in Japan. China also sees about 820,000 cars affected.
Q.What are the specific production date ranges for the affected vehicles?
What are the specific production date ranges for the affected vehicles?
The recall covers models produced between May 2000 and November 2001. It also includes vehicles made from April 2006 to December 2014.
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