Toyota Recalls 242,000 vehicles around the world

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Japanese auto giant Toyota Announced Wednesday recalling about 242,000 Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles Because of a problem with the brake system.

The recall affects about 233,000 Prius vehicles built Between March and October 2009 and 9000 Lexus HS250h model assembled about Between June and October 2009.

The Prius vehicles Were Concerned sold around the world while Lexus sedans Were sold in the United States and Japan.

Of the total, 91,000 vehicles sold in North America and 30,000 in Europe Were.

The automaker says vibration That Could damage the vehicle brakes, Slowing the response time. The company Said They received Dozens of complaints, the goal problem Would not Because accidents or injury.

The reputation of Toyota HAD beens Incorrectly set by Many reminders in 2009 and 2010, Including problems brakes, accelerators and carpets.

Source: Toyota