Toyota is recalling 100,000 Corolla model cars sold in Brazil over acceleration problems, a consumer protection group has said after meeting with the Japanese automaker. The recall comes a day after the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais ordered a ban on the sales of the best-selling car, saying the vehicles presented a safety threat.After a meeting with consumer advocacy bodies on Friday, Toyota said it would review the condition of the vehicles' floor mats, which authorities and manufacturers have pinpointed as the source of several accelerator problems that led to accidents, according to Sao Paulo-based consumer protection agency Procon."The recall is aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of Brazilian consumers," said Procon in a statement.Toyota "will inform consumers (of the recall) in the coming days," it added.Procon estimates that some 100,000 vehicles are involved in the recall.
News On AIR | April 25, 2010 8:28 AM
Toyota to recall 100,000 Corollas in Brazil