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BBC Learning English Words in the News 29th January 2010
Toyota recall reaches Europe
Toyota is to expand a huge safety recall of some of its cars to Europe. It has already recalled 2.3 million vehicles in North America and has suspended production and sales of eight models. Roland Buerk reports from Tokyo:
Toyota says the number of vehicles and the models that will be recalled in Europe is still being investigated. It said in some rare cases the accelerator pedal mechanism could become worn and stick while pressed down.
The same problem, which may cause a car to speed out of control, has led to a recall of 2.3 million vehicles in North America. Sales have been suspended of eight Toyota models there, including the best-selling Camry. Production will be stopped for at least a week in the company's factories in the United States and Canada.
In a separate move, Toyota is recalling over 5 million vehicles in the United States to replace accelerators which could become stuck under floor mats. Some vehicles are affected by both problems.
The safety concerns are damaging Toyota's reputation for reliability and quality, which helped it to overtake General Motors to become the world's biggest car maker. In Tokyo the company's shares fell by 3.9% on Thursday on top of a 4.3% drop on Wednesday.
The same problem, which may cause a car to speed out of control, has led to a recall of 2.3 million vehicles in North America. Sales have been suspended of eight Toyota models there, including the best-selling Camry. Production will be stopped for at least a week in the company's factories in the United States and Canada.
In a separate move, Toyota is recalling over 5 million vehicles in the United States to replace accelerators which could become stuck under floor mats. Some vehicles are affected by both problems.
The safety concerns are damaging Toyota's reputation for reliability and quality, which helped it to overtake General Motors to become the world's biggest car maker. In Tokyo the company's shares fell by 3.9% on Thursday on top of a 4.3% drop on Wednesday.
Roland Buerk, BBC News, Tokyo
Vocabulary and definitions
models : particular types of car
recalled : when a company orders the return of a product
the accelerator pedal mechanism : the part of a car which you push down with your foot to make it go faster
worn : old and damaged by continued use
stick : when something stays in the same place and cannot be moved
speed out of control : go faster than the driver wishes and could lead to an accident
suspended : stopped temporarily or permanently
in a separate move : a new course of action which has nothing to do with the first
reputation for reliability : well-known or famous for producing cars which are good quality and do not break very often
overtake : become more successful than another thing or company
models : particular types of car
recalled : when a company orders the return of a product
the accelerator pedal mechanism : the part of a car which you push down with your foot to make it go faster
worn : old and damaged by continued use
stick : when something stays in the same place and cannot be moved
speed out of control : go faster than the driver wishes and could lead to an accident
suspended : stopped temporarily or permanently
in a separate move : a new course of action which has nothing to do with the first
reputation for reliability : well-known or famous for producing cars which are good quality and do not break very often
overtake : become more successful than another thing or company
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