Toyota recalls 600 thousand cars due to fire risk

Toyota recalls 600 thousand cars due to fire risk


Six brands of cars to be recalled due to a malfunction of the switch, which can cause malfunction and even fire.

TOKYO, 21 Oct. Ksenia Naka. Carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. recalled 600 thousand cars from-for malfunctions of the switch of the window on the driver’s side.

Cause of failure — insufficient amount of grease on the switch that could cause malfunction and in the worst case cause a fire. Subject to review six car brands: Vitz release of 2005 — 2010, production of the Ractis 2005 to 2010, Belta edition 2005 — 2010 Auris 2008 — 2010 Corolla Rumion 2008 — 2009 and Ist 2008 to 2010.

In September, carmaker Toyota has announced the recall 400 thousand cars because of the likelihood of corrosion on the wipers, which can damage them.