no complaints on power steering in Toyota Corolla models

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Benama) -- UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd says there are no
complaints on power steering in Toyota Corolla models in Malaysia so far.

This is due to the different body and size, thus different components used
as compared with models in the U.S., it said in a statement Friday.

"We would like to reaffirm and emphasise to our customers in Malaysia that
all Toyota Corolla models sold by us are not affected by this issue," it said in
response to reports that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
was investigating power steering complaints on Toyota Corolla models in America.

On the recall of Toyota Tacoma pick-ups in the U.S. due to defective drive
shafts, UMW Toyota Motor clarified that the model was not sold in Malaysia and
was completely different from the Hilux pick-up sold by the company.

"The drive shaft used in our pick-up model is different from the one used in
Toyota Tacoma," it said.


On another matter, UMW Toyota Motor said it has received confirmation from
Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan that all Toyota Camry models sold by UMW Toyota
Motor Sdn Bhd are not affected by the voluntary recall exercise.

"The components of the affected models used in the US market are different
from the Toyota models sold in Malaysia," it said.

It was reported that the Toyota Motor Sales, United States, will launch a
voluntary safety recall campaign on approximately 7,700 units of Toyota Camry
manufactured between early February and late March 2009.

The recall is to inspect a power steering hose that may be in contact with a
front brake tube which could leak to a hole in the brake tube and cause a
possible brake fluid leak.

-- BERNAMA