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Bermuda Motors monitors massive Toyota recall

Toyota recall: The Toyota Yaris is one of the models being recalled by the automaker.

Toyota is recalling millions of vehicles to fix a faulty power window switch that is linked to several hundred reports of smoke and fires and at least nine injuries.The recall will affect more than seven million vehicles worldwide — the largest single recall since 1996.Toyota dealer Bermuda Motors says it doesn’t know if any of the cars sold here in Bermuda are recalled, but the company is closely monitoring the recall.“Should any vehicles sold here be affected, they will be recalled into the service department to replace the switch,” said Michael Butler, general manager of Bermuda Motors.“Whenever there is a recall on any of our vehicles sold at Bermuda Motors we always notify the customer as soon as we have the details and bring the vehicle in for inspection and — if needed — replacement of the particular part.”The vehicles recalled outside Japan include certain models of the Yaris, Vios, Corolla, Matrix, Auris, Camry, RAV4, Highlander, Tundra, Sequoia, xB and xD, produced between 2005 and 2010.Bermuda Motors says that all recalls are covered under the car’s general warranty when purchased through a recognised distributor.Customers of Bermuda Motors with questions regarding the recall should call the service department at Bermuda Motors on 292-0893.