Toyota recalls 838,000 Sienna minivans to fix sliding door issue
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Toyota Motor Corp said it was recalling about 838,000 Sienna minivans to fix an issue that may arise while operating sliding doors of the vehicles.
The recall affects about 744,000 vehicles in the United States and nearly 4,000 vehicles in South Korea and Taiwan, a Toyota spokesman said on Tuesday.
“Toyota would like to refrain from commenting whether there were any injuries or crashes as a result of the safety flaw,” the spokesman said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific vehicle model is affected by this recall?
Which specific vehicle model is affected by this recall?
The recall affects Sienna minivans. Toyota is recalling approximately 838,000 of these vehicles to address an issue with their sliding doors.
Q.Where are the majority of the recalled vehicles located?
Where are the majority of the recalled vehicles located?
Most of the recalled Sienna minivans are in the United States, accounting for about 744,000 units. Smaller numbers are also affected in South Korea and Taiwan.
Q.Has Toyota confirmed if the sliding door issue has caused any accidents or injuries?
Has Toyota confirmed if the sliding door issue has caused any accidents or injuries?
No, Toyota has not confirmed this. A company spokesman stated that Toyota would prefer not to comment on whether any injuries or crashes have occurred due to the safety flaw.
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