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Toyota recall spotlight turns to potential Prius brake failure

After two massive, unrelated recalls since October, Toyota is facing yet another investigation in response to more than 100 reports and complaints of brake issues with the Toyota Prius. The model mainly in question is the 2010 Prius, as consumers... Read more

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Toyota recall models unfit to drive, declares Transportation Secretary

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood issued an advisory to owners of late model Toyotas that the eight models involved in January’s recall of more than 2.3 million vehicles should not be driven until they have been examined and, if need be,... Read more

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Toyota recall leads manufacturer to potential solution, congressional hearings

Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. has announced an intended solution to a gas pedal problem that recently caused the manufacturer to recall 2.3 million vehicles. Toyota’s plan involves adding a shim to the gas pedal mechanism in order to eliminate... Read more

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CF Moto Powersports recalling scooters for safety standard violation

CF Moto Powersports and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of an undetermined number of scooters after the NHTSA determined that the manufacturer had failed to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, “Motorcycle... Read more

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Toyota stops production of 8 models, recall has global implications

Fresh on the heels of last week’s Toyota safety recall of more than 2.3 vehicles, the world’s No. 1 automobile manufacturer has ceased production and U.S. sales of eight vehicle models due to the possible design flaw in gas pedals... Read more

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