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Toyota recalls 570 local cars for pedal inspection
The new generation Toyota Corolla that Toyota East Africa wants to inspect. The firm will inspect and repair affected vehicles for free. Photo/FILE
Posted Monday, February 15 2010 at 00:00
The move comes only days after the dealer declared that no vehicle in the Kenyan market was affected by the ongoing global recalls as vehicles for the local market are sourced from Japan and South Africa.
Market share
Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles in various markets due to faulty accelerators that cause sudden and unexpected acceleration.
Toyota is the fastest-selling brand in the Kenyan market both in the new vehicle and second-hand segments.
Last year, it managed to increase its market share to 24 per cent out of the 10,250 units sold in the new market compared to 23 per cent of 13,135 units sold the previous year.
Mr Bannon said that this new problem is not expected to have an effect on its sales in this market as it remains a strong brand.
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