Toyota Recall 500,000 Vehicles Worldwide

While in 2010 alreadymore than 4.2 million models were recalled for pedal issue last Wednesday apossible failure of the crankshaft pulley was found, resulting in more recalls550,000 cars.This is a result of 79 complaints from customers about apossible default of this part of the car that the Japanese announced that thebrand would cover the repair or replacement of defective parts. Models thatcould be affected by this fault are: Alphard, Avalon, the Camry, Highlander andSienna. Models produced by the subsidiary Lexus brand are also apparentlyaffected by this problem. Models ES300, ES330, RX300, RX330 and RX400h alsobenefit from this reminder. The complaints included a defect of adhesion of theouter ring and the crankshaft damper.

Defect that produce noise or load failure of the electricalsystem in the worst case, a loss of power steering making management harder. However, no accident due to any defect thathas not yet been reported. Toyota willsend a letter to all owners of models referred to monitor the condition of thispiece. In France, this recall will affect 398 Lexus RX300 models built betweenJune 2004 and March 2005. The Japanese brand since 2010 connects scandals andrecalls car splashed reputation. Negativeimpact on the volume of sales, which led him to prevent problems than to cure.

Japan: NewToyota Alphard and Vellfire

Toyota has just launched the new Alphard and Vellfire rangewhose main target the Japanese domestic market. Two large minivans that share many elementsbut are focused at different audiences.

The Alphard is the more elegant and bourgeois, ideal forfamilies looking for a car classic large, comfortable, well equipped, highquality finish. The Vellfire is sportier yet, with a much more striking andaimed at young families who do not want to give up some momentum in theirminivan.

The initial offer of engines is based on a 170 HP 2.4i-D4with direct fuel injection and a 3.5i-24v V6 with 280 hp. In both cases thechange is automatic. The standard equipment is very rich, with ESP, climatecontrol, multiple airbags, electric pack, parking sensor, etc. In option youcan add various navigation systems, leather, alloy wheels and variousaccessories dealer.

New generationToyota Alphard

Toyota has launched the latest generation Toyota AlphardMPV, and this time around the Alphard also gets a twin with minor exteriordifferences portraying a more aggressive look called the Toyota Vellfire.