Tokyo - Toyota Recalls Over 418,000 Vehicles

Tokyo - Toyota Motor Corp. said it was recalling 418,570 vehicles globally, including some Echo and Prius models sold in the U.S., over a faulty engine part.

The faulty part is the latest in a string of problems requiring recalls by Toyota, raising doubts over whether the automaker can maintain quality standards amid booming sales.
The recall affects 268,570 vehicles sold in Japan, about 150,000 cars sold overseas, mainly in the United States and Canada, 24,490 cars sold under the name Echo and Yaris, as well as 8,476 Prius vehicles are affected by the recall.

The faulty part could lead to an oil leak within the engine and cause it to stop completely. There have been no accidents due to the fault, according to Toyota.