Toyota troubles spread
Toyota's British arm confirmed UK drivers have complained about a brake-system safety problem which could see 270,000 Prius cars recalled abroad.

 

The company apologised to customers and said the company was still deciding what to do to fix braking problems with the gas-electric hybrid.

Toyota GB managing director Miguel Fonseca had earlier told Sky News: "There have been a number of complaints in the US and also Japan.

"There have been some mentions also in Europe, I have to say very few, and very few in the UK."

The car maker is already recalling more than 180,000 other vehicles in the UK and millions more globally because of faulty accelerator pedals.
 

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