This is not the best time for the Toyota brand as reports have it that the Japanese automaker, Toyota will begin recalling 679 imported Lexus cars from November 16, 2019 due to defective Pneumatic Rods, according to China’s market regulator. Filed by Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., the recall will involve Lexus CT200h models manufactured between January 30 and March 12, 2019, the State Administration of Market Regulation was quoted to have said in a statement.
Due to defective electroplating process by suppliers, surface of the Pneumatic Rods on the vehicles might fracture, which will pose safety risks, said the administration. The company will check the serial number of the Pneumatic Rods and replace the defective parts free of charge for all the vehicles to be recalled.
Source: Xinhua
