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Varying numbers of recalled Priuses and other hybrids--NYTimes says 437,000

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by kgall, Feb 9, 2010.

  1. kgall

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    The below is from the NY Times, today, Feb 9, about the Toyota Prius and other hybrid brake recall. The total number here, 437,000 is considerably bigger than the numbers talked about in the past few days (about 230,000 or so).

    When I think about what was said in previous threads, it looks to me like the new count includes a higher number in Japan than previously estimated, plus a bunch of cars in Europe that weren't previously in the calculations. However , this is just a guess.

    Can anyone actually in the know clarify what's going on with these numbers?
    Thanks!





    In Move to Contain Crisis, Toyota Details Hybrid Recall





    By HIROKO TABUCHI
    Published: February 9, 2010
    TOKYO — Toyota said Tuesday it would recall 437,000 of its 2010 flagship Prius hybrid and other gas-electric models worldwide to fix a glitch in the braking system, as the Japanese automaker moved to contain a crisis over defects in a range of its vehicles.

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    About 223,000 of the cars recalled are in Japan. Some 155,000 are in the United States and another 53,000 in Europe.
    In addition to the standard 2010 Priuses, Toyota is recalling 270 plug-in Priuses, 28,000 Lexus HS250hs, and 11,000 Sai hybrids. Older Priuses are unaffected by the problem, Toyota has said.
    Separately, Toyota also recalled 7,300 of its latest-model Camrys in the United States to fix a power steering pressure hose in the engine compartment that may be the incorrect length. This could cause a hole in the brake tube and deplete the braking fluid, interfering with braking, Toyota said in a statement.