After the last recall of 700,000 cars, Toyota announced a further recall in this month. The recall involves millions Corolla and Matrix cars sold in the U.S. and Canada, produced between 2005 and 2008. The models recalled are having potential faulty engine control systems.After the last recall of 700,000 cars, Toyota announced a further recall in this month. The recall involves millions Corolla and Matrix cars sold in the U.S. and Canada, produced between 2005 and 2008. The models recalled are having potential faulty engine control systems.
It is absolutely a serious blow to the Japanese carmaker. There are 14 recalls in 2010, with 10 millions cars recalled in the past 12 months.
The models involve potential problem of faulty engine control system, which Toyota said there are three unconfirmed accidents ”alleged to be related” to the problem. One of the accidents resulted in a ”minor injury”.
According to the company, the problem reported to be results in crack in solder points or on some electronic componentry. When there are cracks, the engine of the models may not start or, “in limited instances, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven”, as the carmaker said.”This recall is an example of our commitment to standing by our products and being responsive to our customers,” ”Our goal is to help ensure that Toyota drivers are completely confident in the safety and reliability of their vehicles,”Steve St Angelo, 4fb468ad41823′s chief quality officer for North America said.
There were two worldwide recalls involving 700,000 cars last month, which were about the problems of steering and engine.
It is said the recalls are not uncommon in the car industry. However, with frequent and massive scale like Toyota would definitely be harmful to the brand image and the confidence on the carmaker.
