Toyota to recall 1.4 million cars - Chad.R
The cars are being recalled due to a faulty headlight unit. Most of the 16 effected models are in Japan with some also exported to other far east countries and Australia.

Further details;
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4355604.stm
Toyota to recall 1.4 million cars - Stuartli
So it's suppliers' failure rather than Toyota's legendary reliability factor that's involved.

The suppliers' annual profits will be a little lighter than expected this year...:-)
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Toyota to recall 1.4 million cars - L'escargot
So it's suppliers' failure rather than Toyota's legendary reliability factor that's
involved.


Only a small proportion of car parts are actually made by the car manufacturer. The secret of success is keeping an eye on the quality of bought-in parts.
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L\'escargot.
Toyota to recall 1.4 million cars - Stuartli
>>Only a small proportion of car parts are actually made by the car manufacturer.>>

It was tongue in cheek.

I've been round the Honda, Nissan, Rover, Toyota, TVR and other UK car factories in my time...:-)
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