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maroman88 · 08-26-2010, 02:19 PM

Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Last updated: Thursday August 26, 2010, 1:59 PM
The Record
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.

The recall covers vehicles from the 2005-2008 model years sold in North America. Three accidents and one minor injury have been reported, though Toyota said a link to the engine issue has not been confirmed.

The automaker said vehicles with 1ZZ-FE engines may contain a defective engine control module, the computer that regulates the performance of the engine. In some cases, a crack may develop on the module's circuit board, which could prevent the engine from starting, harsh shifting or an engine stall.

Toyota said it will replace the engine control modules on the recalled vehicles at no charge. It will begin mailing notifications to customers with affected Corollas and Matrixes starting in mid-September.

Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled more than 10 million vehicles worldwide over the past year for a range of problems, including faulty gas pedals, floor mats that can trap accelerators and braking problems in its Prius hybrid.

Federal regulators have been investigating the possibility of engine stalls in the Corolla and Matrix models since December and intensified their probe earlier this week.

Toyota shares fell 28 cents to $68.78

08-26-2010, 02:19 PM	#584
maroman88 12 Second Club Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Milford Posts: 8,373 iTrader: (11)	Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes Thursday, August 26, 2010 Last updated: Thursday August 26, 2010, 1:59 PM The Record THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker. The recall covers vehicles from the 2005-2008 model years sold in North America. Three accidents and one minor injury have been reported, though Toyota said a link to the engine issue has not been confirmed. The automaker said vehicles with 1ZZ-FE engines may contain a defective engine control module, the computer that regulates the performance of the engine. In some cases, a crack may develop on the module's circuit board, which could prevent the engine from starting, harsh shifting or an engine stall. Toyota said it will replace the engine control modules on the recalled vehicles at no charge. It will begin mailing notifications to customers with affected Corollas and Matrixes starting in mid-September. Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled more than 10 million vehicles worldwide over the past year for a range of problems, including faulty gas pedals, floor mats that can trap accelerators and braking problems in its Prius hybrid. Federal regulators have been investigating the possibility of engine stalls in the Corolla and Matrix models since December and intensified their probe earlier this week. Toyota shares fell 28 cents to $68.78 __________________ 88 Camaro 95 Impala SS 97 Trans Am WS6 98 Blazer ZR2 00 Corvette 04 CTS-V 04 Grand Cherokee 06 GMC Sierra 07 Sublime Charger Daytona 12 Tahoe LT 17 Malibu LT Last edited by maroman88; 08-26-2010 at 02:20 PM.