Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius cars over brake defect
Japanese car giant Toyota is recalling 340,000 gas-electric hybrid Prius models worldwide over a defect in their brakes.The recall includes 212,000 cars in Japan, 94,000 in North America, and 17,000 Prius vehicles in Europe.Toyota Motor Corp admitted receiving reports of crashes, injuries and deaths, but refused to give details, saying it was still looking into the reports.
Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius hybrid cars for faulty brakes
A Toyota Prius vehicle is seen on display at the company's showroom in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 4, 2016.(Photo: CHRISTOPHER JUE, EPA)TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 340,000 gas-electric hybrid Prius cars around the world, 212,000 of them in Japan and 94,000 in North America, for a defect in their parking brakes.Toyota said Wednesday it has received reports of crashes, injuries and deaths.
Toyota recalls 340,000 Prius hybrids over faulty brakes
Toyota Motor Corp. recalled 340,000 gas-electric hybrid Prius cars around the world Wednesday, 212,000 of them in Japan and 94,000 in North America, for a defect in their parking brakes.Toyota acknowledged receiving reports of crashes, injuries and deaths.The Japanese automaker refused to provide details, saying it was still looking into the reports.