Toyota Recalls 470,000 Vehicles in Japan

[1931Chevy]

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/071017/japan...call.html?.v=1
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota recalled 470,000 vehicles in Japan Wednesday for engine, steering and motor problems in the latest sign of growing quality problems as the automaker embarks on ambitious global growth.

None of the recalled models were exported, Toyota Motor Corp. said. There were no reports of accidents related to the defects, but more than 300 problems were reported, it said.


President Katsuaki Watanabe has repeatedly cautioned about the need for more vigilance in product quality as the Japanese manufacturer of Camry sedans and Lexus luxury models boosts production to meet demand.
Toyota was investigated last year in Japan on suspicion of negligence in a faulty part that may have caused a 2004 head-on crash. The probe has not resulted in any charges. But Watanabe has apologized for public fears about quality problems.

[HoosierRon]

These must have been vehicles imported from the U.S. Because, as we have learned from Toyota Nation, crappy Toyotas all come from North America, not Japan.

[Hitman1970]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

These must have been vehicles imported from the U.S. Because, as we have learned from Toyota Nation, crappy Toyotas all come from North America, not Japan.

It's funny cause it's true.

I am still in awe of the complete lack of faith of so many Americans in their fellow American workers. Sad.

[drew630]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

These must have been vehicles imported from the U.S. Because, as we have learned from Toyota Nation, crappy Toyotas all come from North America, not Japan.

Yep, stupid American workers are the root of everyone's problems.

[1931Chevy]

I just hope someone psot this recall on ToyotaNation to see that Toyota is making the bad cars back at home too

[A Bum In A Bus]

Of course there were no reports of accidents, dead people don't file reports.

[rsbaker]

What's astonishing about this is not the recalls themselves,everybody has recalls, but the nature of the recalls. The recent Toyota recalls have been for problems with major components of the Engine or Transmissions. They seem to be so focused on becoming number 1 they may have forgotten what brought this far in the first place.

[skylark68]

Originally Posted by rsbaker

What's astonishing about this is not the recalls themselves,everybody has recalls, but the nature of the recalls. The recent Toyota recalls have been for problems with major components of the Engine or Transmissions. They seem to be so focused on becoming number 1 they may have forgotten what brought this far in the first place.

How the mighty ARE falling...

I agree with your post, it's not like a radio issue or a floor mat falling apart, a lot of times it is the HEART of the car.

[joemac]

It's ironic as h3ll for consumers who won't even look at American manufacturers because those cars are junk, but they will be the first to tell you proudly that their *insertimportmanufacturerhere* was made in Kentucky, Alabama, etc.

[Norseman]

Originally Posted by joemac

It's ironic as h3ll for consumers who won't even look at American manufacturers because those cars are junk, but they will be the first to tell you proudly that their *insertimportmanufacturerhere* was made in Kentucky, Alabama, etc.

When people say that stuff around me, my reply is always "well, that still dosen't make you any less of an A$$HOLE for for buying it."

[ponchoman49]

Toyota- crashing forward

[Bggriffi]

Originally Posted by ponchoman49

Toyota- crashing forward

Maybe you could get a job in their marketing dept. haha

[jcurry05]

GM gets better as toyota gets worse. this is great!

[gardnet1]

Captain of the toyotanic: "Iceberg straight ahead!!!"
First Mate: "Where the heck did that come from?"
Captain: "Take off those those dang blinders mate!"
First Mate: "And what about ye rose colored glasses Captain?"
Captain: "Aye! She's going down fast!"

EXTRA! EXTRA! toyotanic sinks after smashing ego on quality iceberg!

I just love happy endings...Sigh!

[ChevroletTough]

oh snap!