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Toyota recalls 688,314 cars
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-08-24 13:45

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Toyota will recall 688,314 sedans made by its two Chinese joint ventures because of a flaw in their electric window controllers. This is the largest auto recall in China since 2004, the Beijing Times reported today.

The recall includes 384,736 Camry models and 22,767 Yaris models made by Guangzhou Toyota between May 15 and Dec 31 of 2008, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in an announcement on its website posted on Aug 23.

The recall also includes 35,523 Vios cars made by Tianjin FAW-Toyota Motor between Feb 18 and Dec 25 of 2008, and 245,288 Corolla models made between May 17, 2007 and Dec 25 of 2008.


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