Toyota recalling 57,000 Lexus cars
04-17-2006, 07:45 PM
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Updated: 3:22 p.m. ET April 12, 2006 TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it is recalling 11,000 Lexus cars in Japan and 46,000 overseas to fix a faulty seat belt part.Toyota will replace seat belts in both front seats, which can become jammed inside the holding due to a faulty part, it said.
The affected cars are Lexus GS and IS sedans.
No accidents have been reported due to the defect, it said.
Toyota, close to overtaking General Motors Corp. as the world?s No.1 seller of automobiles, has sold 15,000 Lexus GS and IS in Japan since it ushered in the 16-year-old Lexus brand to its home market in August 2005 in what it said is a major step toward taking on top luxury lines everywhere else.
It did not disclose estimated recall costs.
04-17-2006, 09:55 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
This recall is not associated with a reliablility problem, just a faulty part which might not even be made by Toyota as all those parts are OEM parts made by another company. Toyota are building very reliable car in terms of engines and electronics failure as this is just another manufacturer's fault and I don't think Toyota will need to pay for this replacement at all. But still I would buy a BMW over a Toyota.
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