Toyota recalls 66,830 imported Lexus cars in China
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The Chinese unit of Toyota Motor Corp will recall 66,830 imported Lexus brand vehicles in the country over potential safety issues, China’s quality watchdog said on Friday.
Some Lexus models, made between June 2014 and December 2016, have problems with their braking software, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on its website.
In October, Toyota issued a recall for about 5.8 million cars in Japan, Europe and China over potentially faulty airbag inflators made by Takata Corp. In June
The notice urged consumers to immediately contact dealers for inspection and said current stock vehicles will be sold in the absence of defects.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Lexus models are affected by this recall?
Which specific Lexus models are affected by this recall?
The article states that 'some Lexus models' made between June 2014 and December 2016 have problems with their braking software. It does not provide a list of specific models involved in the recall.
Q.What is the precise nature of the safety issue identified in the recalled vehicles?
What is the precise nature of the safety issue identified in the recalled vehicles?
The safety issue pertains to problems with the braking software in the affected Lexus models. This defect was identified by China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
Q.Does this recall affect any Lexus vehicles outside of China?
Does this recall affect any Lexus vehicles outside of China?
This particular recall, involving 66,830 imported Lexus vehicles, is stated to be specifically for cars in China. The article does not indicate that this recall extends to other regions.
Q.Are there other recent Toyota recalls mentioned in the article?
Are there other recent Toyota recalls mentioned in the article?
Yes, the article mentions that in October, Toyota issued a separate recall for approximately 5.8 million cars in Japan, Europe, and China due to potentially faulty airbag inflators made by Takata Corp.
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