The affected sedan models are camry,Corolla,Yaris, andVios manufactured in China by local joint venture firms with Toyata from May 2006 to the end of 2008.
The recall includes 384,736 Camry models and 22,767 Yaris models made by Guangzhou Toyota between May 15 and dec31 of 2008, the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine said.
The recall also inculdes 35,523 Vios cars made by Tianjin FAZ-Toyota MOtot between Feb18 and Dec25 of 2008, and 245,288 Corola models made between May 17,2007 and Dec 25 of 2008.
Some owners of the Toyota cars in question reported problems when opening and closing the window on the driver' side. Toyota found that parts inside the window switches could cause part of the interior furnishing to melt,produce smoke or even catch fire. No injuries have been reported due to the defect.
It will be the largest ever auto recall in China since 2004. Toyota will start replacing the problem parts from 26th august, free of change.
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