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Toyota recalls 7.43 million vehicles globally

AP -- Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 7.43 million vehicles in the U.S., Japan, Europe and elsewhere around the world for a faulty power-window switch _ the latest, massive quality woes for Japan's top automaker.

The recall announced Wednesday affects more than a dozen models produced from 2005 through 2010. The power-window switch on the driver's side didn't have grease applied evenly during production, causing friction in the switch and sometimes smoke, according to Toyota.

No crashes or injuries have been reported related to the defect. But more than 200 problems were reported in U.S. and a fewer number of problems were reported elsewhere, including 39 cases in Japan, Toyota spokesman Joichi Tachikawa said.

Recalled in North America are the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Camry, RAV4, Highlander..

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Submitted Oct 13, 2012 By: 1studman

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TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,520 Points:533,235 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 2:32:57 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Let's see...fewer than 250 reported faults out of millions sold. The Big Three can only wish they build quality like that!
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,937 Points:723,315 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:53:02 PM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse OH....NO
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,480 Points:1,556,550 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:35:35 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse Oops for Toyota.
md11capt Champion Author Denver Posts:3,558 Points:709,980 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:18:45 AM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse I wondered where that smoke was coming from.
sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,215 Points:871,400 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:16:05 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse Safety is key for all vehicle makers.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,463 Points:662,000 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:06:34 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse How much will that cost Toyota?
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,687 Points:537,070 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:01:59 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Job security for the dealers mechanics!
dadis46 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,013 Points:1,084,760 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:00:16 AM Ignore dadis46 Report Abuse it does matter what you buy are made from. it will break down eventually over time on wear&tear, All manufacturer dealer will made money on parts and repair. Why should they want to made a car that don't need fixing.
ricoblanco Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,583 Points:358,905 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:56:45 PM Ignore ricoblanco Report Abuse Aw snap!
LCSTEELERBOB Champion Author Gary Posts:2,961 Points:720,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:55:49 PM Ignore LCSTEELERBOB Report Abuse with all their trobles, makes you wonder how good they are??
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,734 Points:2,027,505 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:54:03 PM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse So?
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,085 Points:848,325 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:53:11 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Why are we seeing this article? This is NOT news. Toyota has turned out some real dangerous stuff lately.
seahawks Champion Author Washington Posts:3,227 Points:1,963,745 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:52:45 PM Ignore seahawks Report Abuse buy America!!!
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,777 Points:643,735 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:51:25 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse I got a recall notice from Toyota today for my van - and it is a '92 Chevy!
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,230 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:50:39 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse always something.
Mustache_33 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:900 Points:181,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:50:07 PM Ignore Mustache_33 Report Abuse Youza! 7.43 Mil recalls.
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,749 Points:2,464,855 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:49:27 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse Not good for them.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,422 Points:1,471,945 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:48:00 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Doesn't sound very serious - but as the cars get more and more complicated with more and more electronic stuff, this stuff is going to fail.
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:400,850 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:47:08 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Yikes.
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,019 Points:1,486,880 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:46:25 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse The assembly line worker covering that side of the car is in BIG trouble.
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,896 Points:2,131,605 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:46:16 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse BAD
NemoIL Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,020 Points:1,312,245 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:44:31 PM Ignore NemoIL Report Abuse Buy American.
5Golfer8 Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,138 Points:300,650 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:43:50 PM Ignore 5Golfer8 Report Abuse Why buy a Toy when you can buy a real vehicle?
defiancegasman Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,080 Points:1,323,260 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:42:44 PM Ignore defiancegasman Report Abuse Buy a TOY ota get ready for the RECALLS along with the company claiming the real reason for the problem is the STUPID, FAT, LAZY AMERICAN DRIVERS!!
mitchells Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,856 Points:1,124,135 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:42:40 PM Ignore mitchells Report Abuse a recalls for a window switch? Floor mats? What's next, the cigarette lighter?
HoosierDaddyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,267 Points:296,185 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:37:48 PM Ignore HoosierDaddyKY Report Abuse what a feeling!
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,045 Points:1,620,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:36:16 PM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse bad for them
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,677 Points:859,665 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:34:36 PM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse After the unintended acceleration problem, Toyota wants to make sure this problem is thoroughly covered.
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,590 Points:686,225 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:34:02 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse and we need to dhan
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,564 Points:1,512,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:33:50 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Over rated lemons
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,628 Points:1,557,340 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:32:26 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse after the "floor mat" incident I sold my new toyo and will never purchase another one again
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,987 Points:1,112,310 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:28:56 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Others wish they could sell that many vehicles???
mobil1MN All-Star Author Minnesota Posts:664 Points:1,294,635 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:28:47 PM Ignore mobil1MN Report Abuse ok
billy44bo Champion Author Mobile Posts:7,202 Points:1,489,895 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:24:30 PM Ignore billy44bo Report Abuse I will take my camry in and get it fixed
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,413,110 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:24:08 PM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse I've not received mine yet. 2006 Tundra.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,922 Points:1,574,980 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:16:42 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse what is happening to them?
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,066 Points:1,731,235 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:14:57 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse bad for them
ron98146 Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,579 Points:964,855 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:13:04 PM Ignore ron98146 Report Abuse can't afford this new of vehicle.
rx7racerca Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,196 Points:1,112,100 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:10:51 PM Ignore rx7racerca Report Abuse The sky is falling! Oh. I already used that line on another story. Still, works well here...
BluWahoo Champion Author Pensacola Posts:3,104 Points:378,715 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:10:08 PM Ignore BluWahoo Report Abuse Got a 2007 Camry..bought used so I probably won't get a recall notice. Will check with the local dealer.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,708 Points:667,485 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:09:38 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Those little quality control slip ups are becoming costly imagewise.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,569 Points:1,771,920 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:07:33 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Zow - that is a lot of recalls.
splitrman Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,315 Points:315,565 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:03:42 PM Ignore splitrman Report Abuse not a big deal
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,335 Points:895,085 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:58:01 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse oops
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,962 Points:1,275,025 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:53:59 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Wow...thats a lot.
dasimon All-Star Author Florida Posts:556 Points:573,050 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:53:14 PM Ignore dasimon Report Abuse Something so simple
Cableman66 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:2,110 Points:489,945 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:52:45 PM Ignore Cableman66 Report Abuse Bad news.
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esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,062 Points:1,969,135 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:52:20 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Mine was checked. Mine was okay. Case closed.
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,515 Points:733,330 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 10:50:34 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Bad news.