Toyota GB PLC can confirm that there have been no reported problems in the UK or Europe with the braking performance of the current, third-generation Prius, since its launch in August 2009.
Media reports have called into question whether Toyota is halting sales and deliveries of its vehicles in the UK. Toyota GB PLC managing director Miguel Fonseca today confirms that Toyota’s full new car model range remains on sale, with no risk of any vehicles affected by the accelerator pedal safety recall being delivered to customers.
Toyota GB Director Jon Williams gives a message of reassurance to customers and outlines how Toyota will manage the recall of customer’s vehicles in the UK.
Miguel Fonseca, managing director of Toyota GB PLC, has today reassured Toyota customers about the safety of their cars.
Here is the latest press statement from Toyota GB regarding the Pedal Recall in the UK.
KEY POINTS
- Toyota has communicated details of the 180,865 affected UK vehicles to the DVLA
- Toyota working with DVLA to identify and contact owners as quickly as possible
- 30-minute repair to take place at Toyota-approved service centres
‘Toyota today announced it [...]
Please see below more information we have received today from Toyota Motor Europe:
‘Toyota Motor Europe announced today (29th January 2010) the recall of 8 Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue.
